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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 12 months after the Fujifilm S4800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S4800 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S4800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (518g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (518g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-30
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 518 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $229