Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS10

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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS10

APS-C 369.7mm²
15.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Canon 50D Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 50D.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS10 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the HS10.

Succeeded by the Canon 60D
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Differences

Canon 50D advantages over Fujifilm HS10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.99 vs 1.69 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 2.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

640 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
73 mm vs 126 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.90 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
15.1 vs 10.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
43 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm HS10 advantages over Canon 50D

Less expensive
$500 vs $1399 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
13.6 fps vs 6.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung GX-20

Canon 50D

Samsung GX-20

$1000
APS-C

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$1400
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20

Fujifilm HS10

Samsung GX-20

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20

Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon 50D

Pentax K-7

$1000
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Pentax K-7

Fujifilm HS10

Pentax K-7

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony DSLR-A550

Canon 50D

Sony DSLR-A550

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$859
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Sony DSLR-A550

Fujifilm HS10

Sony DSLR-A550

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 1080p video

$859
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Sony DSLR-A550

Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Canon 50D

Canon SX30 IS

$1000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$440
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Canon SX30 IS

Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX30 IS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
RAW file ability

$440
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX30 IS

Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Canon 50D

Canon SX40 HS

$1000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$342
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Canon SX40 HS

Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX40 HS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$342
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX40 HS

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