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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched within a month of the Fujifilm S9800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX610 HS Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX610 HS 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX610 HS Fujifilm S9800 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $214 $299