Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 13 months after the Fujifilm S8600 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.