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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 24 months before the Fujifilm S9900w making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9900w with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX50 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX50 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS vs the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (595g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
58
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (595g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (670g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $429 $719