Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years later than the F300EXR and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX600 HS scores against the F300EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS and the F300EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX600 HS will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.