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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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
Fujifilm X-T5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Fujifilm X-T5

 SX50 HS Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon SX50 HS

 Fujifilm X-T5 SX50 HS 
RevealedNovember 2022January 2013Newer by 119 months
Display size3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1840k461kCrisper display (+1379k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-T5

 SX50 HS Fujifilm X-T5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
85
you can focus manually
excellent MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (595g)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than competition (557 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography highlights
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (595g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
heavier than competition (557 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (580 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging factors
58
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (595g)
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (557g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujifilm X-T5
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