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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX60 HS S2500HD 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2010Fresher by 52 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX60 HS

 S2500HD SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX60 HS S2500HD 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

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

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (650 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
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really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (650 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called - FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $549 $200