Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
- Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed July 2009

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the Fujifilm Z37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm Z37
SX600 HS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm Z37 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z37
SX600 HS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm Z37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm Z37.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
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, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $130 |