Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX160 IS was revealed 6 months after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
SX160 IS | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
SX160 IS | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions 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 SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 86 and 54 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lbs) | 808g (1.78 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 500 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $199 | $500 |