Canon PowerShot SD600 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon SD600 is a 6MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Used copies start from $167 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot SD600 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon SD600
Key Features — Canon SD600
6MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2816x2112 pixels, suitable for everyday prints and sharing.
DIGIC II Processor: Canon's in-house image processor handles exposure and color rendering for responsive shooting.
9-Point Contrast Detection AF: Covers a useful spread of the frame for straightforward subject acquisition in typical shooting conditions.
2.5-Inch LCD Display: 115,000-dot screen provides a reasonably sized view for framing shots and reviewing images in the field.
Optical Viewfinder: Offers an alternative to the LCD for composing shots, useful in bright outdoor light.
Four Color Profiles: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, and Black & White options allow basic control over the look of in-camera JPEGs.
Camera Specifications — Canon SD600
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 6MP |
| Processor | DIGIC II |
| ISO Range | 80 – 800 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 9 |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2816x2112 |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
Description — Canon SD600
The Canon PowerShot SD600 is a slim, pocketable point-and-shoot built for casual everyday photography. At the core is a 1/2.5-inch sensor with 6MP resolution, producing images at up to 2816x2112 pixels, processed by Canon's DIGIC II image processor. The ISO 80–800 range handles a variety of lighting conditions, while the 9-point contrast detection autofocus system keeps subjects sharp.
Composition is aided by a 2.5-inch LCD screen with 115,000 dots of resolution, backed up by an optical viewfinder for shooting in bright conditions. Four color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, and Black & White — offer some creative flexibility at the point of capture. Video records at up to 480p at 30fps.
The camera stores files on SD cards and transfers them via USB. A built-in flash handles low-light needs. The plastic body measures 85.9 x 53.5 x 21.9 mm and weighs 170g, and it runs on an NB-4L Lithium-Ion battery rated at approximately 160 shots per charge.
Pros — Canon SD600
- ✓Compact and lightweight at 170g with dimensions of 85.9 x 53.5 x 21.9 mm — easy to carry daily
- ✓6MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 2816x2112 provides solid image output for everyday use
- ✓DIGIC II image processor enables responsive in-camera processing
Cons — Canon SD600
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither optical, in-body, nor digital — per imageStabilization specs
- ✗Battery rated for only approximately 160 shots per charge, limiting extended shooting sessions
- ✗ISO tops out at 800, which is restrictive in lower-light conditions
Videos — Canon SD600
Canon PowerShot SD600 - Vintage Camera User Experience — Dan Crowder Photography