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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS

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Pros

  • excellent Image Stabilization and Intelligent
  • Image quality is also good
  • detail is still reasonably good

Cons

  • videos are shaky when shooting handheld
  • high-speed burst is limited to 4 megapixels only
  • noise can be heard

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS

Pros

  • excellent Image Stabilization and Intelligent
  • Image quality is also good
  • detail is still reasonably good
  • The menu system is easy to use
  • Performance was respectable but
  • the photos will look fine
  • Autofocusing is fairly snappy
  • and focus tracking worked well
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • slim and compact
  • The captured 1080p video plays smoothly without any screen tearing

Cons

  • videos are shaky when shooting handheld
  • high-speed burst is limited to 4 megapixels only
  • noise can be heard
  • albeit faintly
  • Purple fringing can be seen
  • Performance - Noise is low at ISO 100 and 200
  • screen often looked distinctly poor
  • no remote control facilities
  • Indoor clips suffered badly from noise
  • lackluster performance to the older Digic 4+ image processor
  • lack of a mode dial

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 3264x2448
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
  • 4608x2592
  • 3264x1832
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x360
  • 4608x3072
  • 3264x2176
  • 2048x1368
  • 640x424
  • 3456x3456
  • 2448x2448
  • 1536x1536
  • 480x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4+ iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.8
Maximum aperture3.8
Focal length equiv25 - 450
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight6.63 oz
Width4.09 in
Height2.4 in
Depth1.02 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)290
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedyes
Languages supportMulti
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HEB
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots461000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review : Canon PowerShot SX600
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Review : Canon PowerShot SX600

The <b>PowerShot</b> <b>SX600</b> is a powerful pocket camera from <b>Canon</b>. This offering is small in size, runs on a solid rechargeable battery and has a huge 18x optical zoom, 16MP image capture as well as being able to take full HD movies at the touch of a button.

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4.0

Daniel Bell reviews the Canon Powershot SX600 HS featuring 18x optical zoom and Wi-Fi.

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Published: 24.03.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review
3.0

A likeable camera with a big zoom, but last year's model is better

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review | Digital Trends
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Published: 10.05.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review | Digital Trends

The PowerShot SX600 HS from Canon packs a long 18x optical zoom lens inside a compact body that’s easy to pocket. If only the image quality and performance were stronger, we could have recommended it.

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review
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Published: 04.04.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review
4.0

A reliable 18x zoom travel compact with a range of useful functions

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon SX600 HS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 06.01.2014
Canon SX600 HS Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Canon SX600 HS is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-450 mm F3.8-6.9 lens. Read our SX600 HS review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Picks up where your phone leaves off without sacrificing easy sharing
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Published: 01.07.2014
Picks up where your phone leaves off without sacrificing easy sharing

With its 18x zoom lens, simple straightforward automatic shooting, and built-in Wi-Fi, the SX600 HS does more than your phone without weighing you down.

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review - Cameralabs
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Published: 05.04.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review - Cameralabs
4.0

Looking for a Canon SX700 HS review? Find out how Canon's best pocket super-zoom compares to rivals!

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 08/04/2014Quick TakeProsExposure and Color were accurate in all shooting modesDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordIntelligent I.S. helps steady the camera while shooting on the go or in low-lightGood overall image quality460k dot LCD is great for shooting and viewing

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.05.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon PowerShot SX600 HS is a new travel-zoom camera with an 18x zoom lens in a slim and compact body. The Canon SX600 also offers 16 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD screen, built-in wi-fi and 1080p HD movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review to find out if it's the right camera for you...

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Published: 16.04.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review - What Digital Camera
4.6

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS review - The SX600 HS offers a substantial 18x optical zoom and extensive feature set all for under £200 at launch

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.05.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot SX600 HS digital camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more.

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Published: 12.06.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review: Petite And Powerful

A digital camera with a compact body, the USP of the Canon PowerShot SX600 HS is its 18x optical zoom lens.

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Published: 29.04.2014
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Review
3.5

The Canon PowerShot SX600 HS is a slim camera with an 18x zoom lens and Wi-Fi, but its images are on the noisy side.