Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was launched 3 months later than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.