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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm SL300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX50 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX50 HS Fujifilm SL300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX50 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX50 HS Fujifilm SL300 
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL300 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
58
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (595 grams)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average (510g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes 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 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $429 $280