Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX50 HS was released 8 years before the Fujifilm X-S10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS scores against the Fujifilm X-S10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS provides outer 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 X-S10 has sizing of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 65 and 73 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.