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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm X100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm X100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm X100

 SX610 HS Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2011More recent by 45 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm X100 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm X100

 SX610 HS Fujifilm X100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has specifications of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm X100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm X100.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm X100 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm X100.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm X100 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X100 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X100 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f2.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm X100
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm FinePix X100
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm FinePix X100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-05-16
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1001
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $214 $1,800