Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm JX550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features outer measurements 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 JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS and the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 65 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.