Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 9 months later than the Fujifilm S8600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX60 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX60 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.