Nikon P600 vs Canon T6i

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Nikon P600 vs Canon T6i

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P600 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon P610
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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Differences

Nikon P600 advantages over Canon T6i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Faster JPEG shooting
6.9 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon T6i advantages over Nikon P600

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
77 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.24 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P600, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon P600 Shooter's Report

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6i Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Nikon P600

Nikon D3400

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Canon SX60

Nikon P600

Canon SX60

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX60

Canon T6i

Canon SX60

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon P610

Nikon P600

Nikon P610

$345
1/2.3 inch

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610

Canon T6i

Nikon P610

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon P610

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Nikon P600

Pentax K-3 II

$345
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Nikon B700

Nikon P600

Nikon B700

$345
1/2.3 inch

Higher extended ISO

$499
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon B700

Canon T6i

Nikon B700

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon B700

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