Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-FH100
SX50 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX50 HS
EX-FH100 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FH100
SX50 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-FH100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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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 |