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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 24 months before the Fujifilm XP90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SX600 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm XP90 SX600 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 24 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP90

 SX600 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features external 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 XP90 has dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 in the latest 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 choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm XP90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm XP90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $180