Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
43
Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
(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
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
(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
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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.
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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.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1
| SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Canon SX50 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
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Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Canon SX50 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography info
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (595g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (595g)
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
