Fujifilm S100FS vs Canon SX60

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Fujifilm S100FS vs Canon SX60

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2/3 inch 58.1mm²
11.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S100FS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the S100FS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX60 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX60.

Succeeded by the Canon SX70
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Differences

Fujifilm S100FS advantages over Canon SX60

Larger sensor
2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.18 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
S100FS test data on DxO Mark SX60 test data on DxO Mark

177 vs 127 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
10000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX60 advantages over Fujifilm S100FS

Less expensive
$550 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
1,365 mm vs 400 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

340 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
114 mm vs 150 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
12 years vs 19 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
650g vs 995g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.1 vs 11.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
21 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
19 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Fujifilm S100FS

Canon SX20 IS

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Canon SX20 IS

Canon SX60

Canon SX20 IS

$449
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX60 vs Canon SX20 IS

Compared to Fujifilm HS10

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm HS10

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX60

Fujifilm HS10

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$500
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX60 vs Fujifilm HS10

Compared to Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm X-S1

$800
2/3 inch

Bulb shutter

$699
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Canon SX60

Fujifilm X-S1

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$699
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX60 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Compared to Nikon P600

Fujifilm S100FS

Nikon P600

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$345
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P600

Canon SX60

Nikon P600

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Nikon P610

Fujifilm S100FS

Nikon P610

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P610

Canon SX60

Nikon P610

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$599
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

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