• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX50 advantages over Fujifilm SL1000

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    13.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm SL1000 advantages over Canon SX50

  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 240 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • 50x optical zoom with whopping 24-1200mm-equivalent reach; Excellent image quality for its class; 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD; Ergonomic design and controls; Improved image stabilization and Zoom Framing Assist; Shoots RAW; Full 1080p HD video.

  • Poor low-light AF performance; Image quality deteriorates at ISO 800 and above; Sluggish cycle times; Below average battery life.

  • Read our Canon SX50 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Canon SX50
Olympus SP-100
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX50 vs Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000
Olympus SP-100
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon SX50
Nikon P600
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon SX50 vs Nikon P600

Fujifilm SL1000
Nikon P600
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Canon SX60

Canon SX50
Canon SX60
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon SX50 vs Canon SX60

Fujifilm SL1000
Canon SX60
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Canon SX50
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon SX50 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Fujifilm SL1000
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon SX50
Nikon P610
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon SX50 vs Nikon P610

Fujifilm SL1000
Nikon P610
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P610

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