Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 65 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX50 HS to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.