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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $180