Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm JX550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm JX550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.