Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs
(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
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon SX50 HS
5D MIV | SX50 HS | |||
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Released | August 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 44 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+1159k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon 5D MIV
SX50 HS | 5D MIV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon SX50 HS
5D MIV | SX50 HS | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | |
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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 |