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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years later than the S2800HD and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up against the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX600 HS S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX600 HS

 S2800HD SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX600 HS S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS and the S2800HD.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S2800HD is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and S2800HD.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $260