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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

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 F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was announced about the same time to the Fujifilm F900EXR and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the Fujifilm F900EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX50 HS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX50 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX50 HS Fujifilm F900EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has physical dimensions 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 F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography advice
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (595g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (595g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (232g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (595g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-15 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $429 $380