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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm S8600 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm S8600

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm S8600 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8600

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S8600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (269g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (410 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 269g (0.59 pounds) 450g (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
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 250 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $200