Canon R vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below, we will be matching up the Canon R and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was revealed 5 years after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R scores versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R features external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 62 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R will provide more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.