Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm XP50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX600 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm XP50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm XP50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.