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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-FH100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the EX-FH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX50 HS EX-FH100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-FH100 SX50 HS 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX50 HS EX-FH100 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-FH100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS vs the EX-FH100.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and EX-FH100 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and EX-FH100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX50 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (595 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
58
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (595 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-15 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $299