Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced May 2016

Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and SX620 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The 50D was launched 8 years prior to the SX620 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 50D matches up against the SX620 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 50D & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon SX620 HS
50D | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon 50D
SX620 HS | 50D | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | October 2008 | More recent by 91 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Canon SX620 HS
50D | SX620 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D offers physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 50D vs the SX620 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and SX620 HS is 57 and 93 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and SX620 HS.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 50D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX620 HS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 50D vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 50D | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2008-10-30 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.3fps | 2.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822 grams (1.81 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 696 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | 295 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $996 | $279 |