Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
- Launched January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm S9900w. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w
SX600 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm S9900w | SX600 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 12 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
SX600 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $249 | $719 |