Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm XF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 16 months after the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer dimensions 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 XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS versus Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS against the Fujifilm XF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX600 HS will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.