Reasons to choose PowerShot 600
Released in 1996, PowerShot 600 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.5 MP effective resolution, and a 460 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot 600
vs Nikon Coolpix 300
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PowerShot 60017 mm²
Coolpix 300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot 600 and Coolpix 300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot 600MetricCoolpix 300
0.5 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
5.88 µmPixel pitch7.59 µm
34.56 µm²Pixel area57.6 µm²
2.89 MP/cm²Pixel density1.74 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
460 gWeight250 g
PCMCIA Type II / IIIStorageInternal storage
Canon NiCDBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot 600 and Coolpix 300 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 300 has the lighter body. The PowerShot 600 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 300
Released in 1997, Coolpix 300 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.