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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 2 years after the Fujifilm SL300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS scores against the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX600 HS Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX600 HS Fujifilm SL300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.41 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-85
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 1 1
Launch cost $249 $280