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Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
51

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Succeeded the Canon 100D
  • Updated by Canon SL3
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SL2 was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL2 scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SL2 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
ReleasedJune 2017January 2013Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SL2

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SL2 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2 versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 71 and 54 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SL2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography features
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average in class (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
68
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
81
good battery power (650 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
56
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (808g)
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Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-06-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 808 gr (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 500 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $500