Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
- Updated by Canon SX60 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm SL300
SX50 HS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm SL300 | SX50 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm SL300
SX50 HS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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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 |