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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the AV200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX50 HS grades vs the AV200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX50 HS AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX50 HS

 AV200 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX50 HS AV200 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside 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) while the FujiFilm AV200 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the AV200.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and AV200 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and AV200.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AV200 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (595g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
45
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
58
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (595g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also Known as - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" 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 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $0