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Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
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Canon EOS 650D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
51

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Old Model is Canon 600D
  • Refreshed by Canon 700D
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 650D versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the 650D (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The 650D was brought out 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 650D grades against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 650D Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon 650D

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 650D Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D has physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 650D versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 650D vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 650D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 65 and 54 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 650D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 650D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 650D will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 650D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
69
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
57
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 shots)
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
64
offers focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (440 per charge)
56
great battery (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (808 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 650D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808g)
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Canon 650D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon EOS 650DFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 650D Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575 grams (1.27 lbs) 808 grams (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 -
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $498 $500