Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.