Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm XP80

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS versus Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 24 months before the Fujifilm XP80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX50 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS and the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm XP80 is 65 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP80 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.