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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX50 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the S2800HD and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the S2800HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX50 HS S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX50 HS

 S2800HD SX50 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX50 HS S2800HD 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS features exterior 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 S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the S2800HD.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and S2800HD is 65 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and S2800HD.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 437g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 -
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
Storage slots 1 1
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