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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
42

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 SX600 HS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX600 HS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SX600 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 SX600 HS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The newer SX600 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
44
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
39
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
41
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
70
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
 lighter than others (215g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
48
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (188g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $450