Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and the Fujifilm X-S1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS was introduced in September 2014 and Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced in November 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX60 HS over Fujifilm X-S1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-S1 over Canon PowerShot SX60 HS.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-S1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 922k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-S1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Fujifilm X-S1 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 43.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3072 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2768 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 1952 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-S1 is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Fujifilm X-S1 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm X-S1 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS comes with NB-10L battery pack with battery life of 340 shots and Fujifilm X-S1 comes with NP-95 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot SX60 HS, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-S1. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS can shoot continuously up to 6.4 fps. Fujifilm X-S1 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m on Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and 8.00 m on Fujifilm X-S1. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS body has dimensions of 128 x 93 x 114 mm (5.04 x 3.66 x 4.49") and Fujifilm X-S1 body has dimensions of 135 x 107 x 149 mm (5.31 x 4.21 x 5.87"). Canon PowerShot SX60 HS weighs 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz) and Fujifilm X-S1 weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz).

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Fujifilm X-S1

128 mm

93 mm

135 mm

107 mm

93 mm

107 mm

114 mm

149 mm