Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix B600 vs PowerShot SX50 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Specs

Coolpix B600

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 121.6 x 81.5 x 99.2mm³ (4.8″ x 3.2″ x 3.9″)
  • 500g (16.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX50 HS

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 80 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • No WiFi
  • 123 x 87 x 105.9mm³ (4.8″ x 3.4″ x 4.2″)
  • 598g (19.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX50 HS

Coolpix B600 vs PowerShot SX50 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix B600 a better choice

Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX50 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 12.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 2
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Weighs less (2)

500g
(16.1 oz.)
598g
(19.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

983cm³
(62 cu.in.)
1133cm³
(71 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix B600 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the lower weight than the PowerShot SX50 HS, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Coolpix B600 scores 17 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX50 HS

Auto Focus points (4)

1 9
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 6400 ISO 80 – 6400 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

280 315

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display. A recommendation of the PowerShot SX50 HS is made easy by that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 13 points for the PowerShot SX50 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX50 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix B600 and PowerShot SX50 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix B600

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

17
13

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix B600.