Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was introduced 18 months later than the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F800EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has outside 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 F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX600 HS features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.