Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
- Announced January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm Z30
SX600 HS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm Z30 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z30
SX600 HS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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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 |