Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Announced January 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 6240 x 4160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
- Revealed November 2022
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm X-T5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

The SX50 HS was manufactured 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS grades against the Fujifilm X-T5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Fujifilm X-T5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm X-T5
SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-T5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm X-T5 | SX50 HS | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 119 months |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+1379k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-T5
SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-T5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T5 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm X-T5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS vs the Fujifilm X-T5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-T5 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-T5.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-T5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Fujifilm X-T5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-15 | 2022-11-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7728 x 5152 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Fujifilm X |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 82 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/180000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/250s |
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) | 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 6240x4160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lb) | 557g (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photographs | 580 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-W235 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $429 | $1,699 |