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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm XP30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SX600 HS Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm XP30 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP30

 SX600 HS Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP30.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design 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 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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