Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was announced 9 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX60 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features physical 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 S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 61 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will offer greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.