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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX600 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX600 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX600 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 93 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger SX600 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (600 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
53
great battery (600 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
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 settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 687 grams (1.51 pounds)
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 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 images 600 images
Battery format Battery Pack 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $380