Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was released 14 months after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 89 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The fresher SX700 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.