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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 13 months after the Fujifilm T550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up against the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX600 HS Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm T550 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm T550

 SX600 HS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with 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 T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
76
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
35
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.41 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $160