Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G3 X was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the G3 X grades against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G3 X comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 60 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G3 X will have an edge in sensor innovation.