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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 SX50 HS Fujifilm S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX50 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 SX50 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 SX50 HS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS against the Fujifilm S1.
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 65 and 60 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (595 grams)
58
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
39
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
57
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
53
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (595g)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition (680g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
45
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
58
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
58
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no mic support
 heavier than average (595 grams)
57
 decently wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.50 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $429 $400