Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is pretty close but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm F200EXR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX50 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F200EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has got outer 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 F200EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS and the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 65 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent SX50 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.