Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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35 Features
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm S1600
SX50 HS | S1600 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX50 HS
S1600 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S1600
SX50 HS | S1600 | |||
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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).
Examine the Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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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 |