Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS offers external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer SX60 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.