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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2800HD and SX50 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Canon. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but FujiFilm S2800HD has a 14.0 MP and Canon SX50 HS has a 12.0 MP resolution. FujiFilm S2800HD was introduced to market in February 2010 and Canon SX50 HS was launched in January 2013. As you can see, S2800HD is 3 years older than SX50 HS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-02
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 437g. 110 x 74 x 82 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2900HD

Canon SX50 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-15
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 24-1200 mm F3.4-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • 595g. 123 x 87 x 106 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Compare

Canon SX50 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" 0.2 inches larger display
Weight
437 g vs 595 g 158 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.40 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX50 HS over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
461k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 99% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs 1.0fps 1 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 504mm 696 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 18× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 4.4m 1.1m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 1200mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 461k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2800HD has external dimensions of 110 x 74 x 82 mm (4.33 x 2.91 x 3.23″) and weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX50 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17″) and weighs 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS. FujiFilm S2800HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 13mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Canon SX50 HS.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm S2800HD is significantly lighter (158g ) than the Canon SX50 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Canon PowerShot SX50 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX50 HS's 2.8" screen.

On the other hand, Canon SX50 HS sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, FujiFilm S2800HD has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX50 HS.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX50 HS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and SX50 HS sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS Cameras


FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Canon SX50 HS features a 24-1200 mm F3.4-6.5 50x zoom lens.

Canon SX50 HS has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2800HD. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, FujiFilm S2800HD is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX50 HS has 696mm longer telezoom reach than the FujiFilm S2800HD. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, FujiFilm S2800HD is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SX50 HS
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SX50 HS
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SX50 HS
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SX50 HS
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2800HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon SX50 HS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX50 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX50 HS for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX50 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
437g
Body Thickness 82mm
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RAW shooting capability
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
595g
Body Thickness 106mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX50 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Canon SX50 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2800HD and Canon SX50 HS scores compare:

FujiFilm S2800HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #745 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Canon SX50 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #27 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #392 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon SX50 HS is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2800HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2800HD. Otherwise, Canon SX50 HS is the better camera overall.

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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Brand FujiFilm Canon
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-15
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) 24-1200 mm (50x)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F3.4-6.5
Macro Focus Range 2cm 0cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3" 2.8"
Resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 202k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 99% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 5.50 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 595g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 123 x 87 x 106mm
Battery Life n/a 315 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 47
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.2
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 179
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