• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX100 IS advantages over Fujifilm S6800

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 100 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    323g vs 523g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm S6800 advantages over Canon SX100 IS

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 172k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm S4500
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX100 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4500
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Fujifilm S4200

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm S4200
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX100 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4200
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4200

Compared to Pentax X-5

Canon SX100 IS
Pentax X-5
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $187
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX100 IS vs Pentax X-5

Fujifilm S6800
Pentax X-5
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $187
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Pentax X-5

Compared to Panasonic LZ30

Canon SX100 IS
Panasonic LZ30
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon SX100 IS vs Panasonic LZ30

Fujifilm S6800
Panasonic LZ30
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Panasonic LZ30

Compared to Fujifilm S4800

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm S4800
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon SX100 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4800
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4800

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