Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was brought out 13 months after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check the Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more recent SX600 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.