Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX600 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.