Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.