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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed about the same time to the Fujifilm S8200 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX50 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX50 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8200 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (595g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
58
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $450