Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 5 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements 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 S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.