Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.