Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm T500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in 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") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm T500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.