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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2005More recent by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution461k235kSharper display (+226k dot)
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 65 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX50 HS will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average in class (930g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
9
no video
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2013-01-15 2005-03-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 94 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 60
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.5
DXO Low light rating 179 346
Other
Battery life 315 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $0