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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX610 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SX610 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX610 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
56
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 191 gr (0.42 lb) 808 gr (1.78 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $214 $500