Canon 50D vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 50D versus Sony HX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 50D was revealed 5 years prior to the HX300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 50D scores against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D features external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 50D versus the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and HX300 is 57 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and HX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 50D using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX300 will provide more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 50D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.