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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm X70 front
Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm X70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm X70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm X70

 SX600 HS Fujifilm X70 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm X70 SX600 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm X70

 SX600 HS Fujifilm X70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X70 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm X70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm X70.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm X70 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm X70.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm X70 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X70 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm X70 Travel photography details
70
lighter than average (188g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
78
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
60
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X70 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm X70
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm X70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2016-01-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 77
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100))
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $700