Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Let's look closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 90 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.