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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX600 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 SX600 HS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX600 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 SX600 HS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical 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 HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 93 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher SX600 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
44
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
55
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
55
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 heavier than competitors (687g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
41
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
52
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
70
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
51
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (687 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
48
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
51
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (687g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 687g (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $430