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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S1600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX50 HS grades vs the S1600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX50 HS S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX50 HS

 S1600 SX50 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX50 HS S1600 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical 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 S1600 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the S1600.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and S1600 is 65 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and S1600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX50 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (595g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
58
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also referred to as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 pictures -
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $130