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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
39 Features
42 Overall
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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
Photography Glossary

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")
39
 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
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 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)
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 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
46
 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)
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 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