Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm F660EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX50 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F660EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with 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 F660EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.