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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX730 HS scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX730 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013More recent by 52 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SX730 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX730 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX730 HS will offer you more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery power (500 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 808 grams (1.78 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $500