Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 13 months after the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S4200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.