Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 13 months after the Fujifilm HS30EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 65 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.