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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX60 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the F300EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the F300EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX60 HS F300EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2010More recent by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX60 HS

 F300EXR SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX60 HS F300EXR 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS versus the F300EXR.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and F300EXR is 61 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and F300EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX60 HS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.4fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $549 $280