Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.