Fujifilm S1 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS 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 S1 and SX50 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S1 and Canon SX50 HS Cameras
Fujifilm S1 and Canon SX50 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SX50 HS has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm 2 vs 1.76µm 2 ) compared to Fujifilm S1, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Fujifilm S1
or the
Canon SX50 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
