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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 5 years later than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX740 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2013More recent by 68 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX740 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 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") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will provide greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
48
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
75
lighter than competition (299g)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (265 shots)
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 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 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
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 range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 808 gr (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 265 shots 500 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $500