Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX50 HS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Finepix Z90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS grades against the Finepix Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS and the Finepix Z90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Finepix Z90 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Finepix Z90.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.