Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 12 months before the Fujifilm S9800 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9800. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm S9800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind in sensor tech.