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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched March 2013
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 19 months after the Fujifilm S8400W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SX60 HS Fujifilm S8400W 
LaunchedSeptember 2014March 2013More modern by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX60 HS

 Fujifilm S8400W SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8400W

 SX60 HS Fujifilm S8400W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior dimensions 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 S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 61 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX60 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging factors
62
pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2013-03-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 6.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $549 $300