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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 9 months later than the Fujifilm X20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm X20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm X20

 SX600 HS Fujifilm X20 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm X20 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm X20

 SX600 HS Fujifilm X20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm X20.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than others (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
60
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (353 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm X20
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 353 grams (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $500