Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
43


54 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
SX50 HS | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2005 | More recent by 96 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper display (+226k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm 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 |