Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Canon 7D Mark II

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Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Canon 7D Mark II

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1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS50EXR Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Canon 7D Mark II Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm HS50EXR advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 9.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon 7D Mark II advantages over Fujifilm HS50EXR

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.11 vs 1.39 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
78 mm vs 145 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
103 vs 5 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
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

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Excellent image quality; High ISO performance improved over predecessor; Excellent burst speeds (up to 10fps); Significantly improved buffer depths; 65-pt AF system; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Can focus down to f/8 (great for teleconverters); 1080/60p video; Headphone and mic jacks; Rugged build quality.
Autofocus speed (AF shutter lag) slower than 7D and 70D; Mediocre battery life for a pro DSLR; Dynamic range at low to moderate ISOs not as good as competitors; Phase-detect AF did not perform as well as expected in our low-light AF tests; No built-in Wi-Fi; No autofocus for 1080/60p video.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Canon 7D

$339
1/2 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Canon 7D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 7D

$1599
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Less shutter lag

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Compared to Canon 6D

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Canon 6D

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1599
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$289
1/2 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer

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Canon 7D Mark II

Fujifilm HS20EXR

$1599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$289
1/2 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$339
1/2 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$468
1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Canon 7D Mark II

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$1599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$468
1/2 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$339
1/2 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$279
1/2 inch

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Canon 7D Mark II

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$1599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$279
1/2 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

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