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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was released 11 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX600 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2002More recent by 140 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k117kCrisper screen (+344k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 93 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX600 HS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others (850 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
70
lighter than others (188 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
50
lighter than others (850 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than others (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2002-08-02
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 117k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/125 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $2,000