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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SX500 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 80 and 54 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX500 IS offers the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
46
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/1,600s)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
53
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 more heavy than average in class (808g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
45
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (195 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
62
 incredible zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography info
60
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (195 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1000mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
46
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery power (195 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
53
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
59
 decently wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average in class (808g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 808 grams (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $500