Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w
SX50 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S9900w | SX50 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
SX50 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm S9900w | |
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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 |