Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 2 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside 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 S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 65 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.