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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S9900w and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX600 HS grades against the Fujifilm S9900w with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX600 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 93 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX600 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
70
lighter than average in class (188g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
60
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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