Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX610 HS will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.