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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SX50 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was released 3 years later than the SX50 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5D MIV grades against the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon SX50 HS

 5D MIV SX50 HS 
ReleasedAugust 2016January 2013Fresher by 44 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1620k461kSharper screen (+1159k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon 5D MIV

 SX50 HS 5D MIV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon SX50 HS

 5D MIV SX50 HS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV has got external measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV versus the SX50 HS.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and SX50 HS is 55 and 65 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and SX50 HS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography advice
Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography features
Canon SX50 HS Sports photography features
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
supports touch focus
great megapixels (30MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
31
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon SX50 HS
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-08-25 2013-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.8"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 595 gr (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 47
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 20.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.2
DXO Low light rating 2995 179
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 315 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $3,299 $429