• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX280 advantages over Canon SX600 HS

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 188g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX600 HS advantages over Fujifilm JX280

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    450 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.9 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax H90

Fujifilm JX280
Pentax H90
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Pentax H90

Canon SX600 HS
Pentax H90
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax H90

Compared to Fujifilm JX250

Fujifilm JX280
Fujifilm JX250
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Fujifilm JX250

Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm JX250
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX250

Compared to Nikon S3300

Fujifilm JX280
Nikon S3300
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Nikon S3300

Canon SX600 HS
Nikon S3300
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Sony WX300

Fujifilm JX280
Sony WX300
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Sony WX300

Canon SX600 HS
Sony WX300
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX300

Compared to Canon SX610 HS

Fujifilm JX280
Canon SX610 HS
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Canon SX610 HS

Canon SX600 HS
Canon SX610 HS
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

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