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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX50 HS was launched about the same time to the Fujifilm S8500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S8500

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm S8500 SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8500

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
32
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography information
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (595g)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
58
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (595g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
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
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (1.31 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $429 $500