Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 20 months after the Fujifilm S4800 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.