Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 4 years later than the S2500HD and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the S2500HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS and the S2500HD.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and S2500HD is 61 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and S2500HD.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.