Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm S8300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX600 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.