Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was released 21 months later than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX60 HS grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 61 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent SX60 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.