Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S4800
SX50 HS | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S4800 | SX50 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S4800
SX50 HS | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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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 |