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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm XP50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX710 HS Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX710 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm XP50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (269g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $180