Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was announced 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS grades against the Fujifilm X-S10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-S10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS against the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 61 and 73 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-S10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.