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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was released 21 months after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX60 HS scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX60 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 21 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX60 HS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX60 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX60 HS uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern SX60 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650g)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor is small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
57
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (650 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (500 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
62
fairly wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (808g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 808 grams (1.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $549 $500