Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX50 HS versus FujiFilm AX350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years after the AX350 which 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 AX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS scores against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS against the AX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and AX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and AX350.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.