Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was announced 3 months later than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.