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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S8200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS against the Fujifilm S8200.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX600 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $450