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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 2 years after the S2950 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX50 HS grades versus the S2950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX50 HS S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX50 HS

 S2950 SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX50 HS S2950 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS and the S2950.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and S2950 is 65 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and S2950.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595g)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $330