Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | November 2009 | More modern by 38 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | 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 dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The 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.
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.

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 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.
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications
| Canon EOS 7D | Fujifilm 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 |