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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
51

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon 7D versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 7D (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") posses different sensor measurements.

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The 7D was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7D grades versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 7D Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 7D 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 7D Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D comes with outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon 7D versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7D vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 7D will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 7D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
74
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
small sensor (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography factors
53
environment proof
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
good battery (500 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (808 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
28
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (808g)
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 0cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 grams (1.90 lb) 808 grams (1.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,050 $500