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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced at a similar time to the Fujifilm S1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm S1 SX600 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S1

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S1 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got external measurements 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 S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (680g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $400