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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX50 HS was announced around the same time to the Fujifilm S4800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX50 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has physical dimensions 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 S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS and the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2013-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 518g (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $429 $229