Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was brought out very close to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 65 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.