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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 2 years after the HS20 EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS scores vs the HS20 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX50 HS HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX50 HS

 HS20 EXR SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX50 HS HS20 EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical measurements 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 FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS vs the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and HS20 EXR is 65 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (595g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 730 grams (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $600