Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FC100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-FC100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX50 HS grades against the EX-FC100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FC100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS against the EX-FC100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and EX-FC100 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and EX-FC100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX50 HS to render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.