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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed within a month of the Fujifilm SL1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX50 HS matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX50 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX50 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX50 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (595g)
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (595g)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
great battery power (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (659g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
58
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (659g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 surface 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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 659 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
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
Pricing at launch $429 $600