Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 65 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.