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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 13 months after the Fujifilm SL240 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS grades against the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX50 HS Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX50 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX50 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS comes with external 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) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (510g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lb) 510 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $280