Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.