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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 2 years later than the S2500HD and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX50 HS grades vs the S2500HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX50 HS S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX50 HS

 S2500HD SX50 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX50 HS S2500HD 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS against the S2500HD.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and S2500HD is 65 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and S2500HD.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX50 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (595g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (595g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
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 All around 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 -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $200