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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A7
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS grades versus the Fujifilm X-A5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Fujifilm X-A5

 SX60 HS Fujifilm X-A5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon SX60 HS

 Fujifilm X-A5 SX60 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018September 2014Newer by 41 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-A5

 SX60 HS Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A5 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-A5 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-A5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X-A5 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
57
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
88
great battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
62
relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Fujifilm X-A5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-16 2018-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 91
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Available lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.4fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lb) 361 gr (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $549 $500