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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 4 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX600 HS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX600 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has got external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than average (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (188 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
56
lighter than average (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $150