Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX1 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 64 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.