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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years after the S1600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX600 HS S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S1600 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX600 HS S1600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS versus FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the S1600.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and S1600 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S1600.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also Known as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $130