Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm XP30
SX600 HS | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm XP30 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP30
SX600 HS | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $249 | $240 |