Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Introduced March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

The SX600 HS was released 8 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
SX600 HS | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 108 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper display (+226k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm S3 Pro | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
SX600 HS | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has 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 S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX600 HS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 930g (2.05 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $0 |