Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Revealed November 2011

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The SX50 HS was announced 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores against the Fujifilm X-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1
SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm X-S1 | SX50 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX50 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The newer SX50 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-15 | 2011-11-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 8.00 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 | ||
Fastest 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 920g (2.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $429 | $399 |