Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX40 HS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX50 HS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL240
SX50 HS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |