Canon 80D vs Canon SX50 HS

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon 80D vs Canon SX50 HS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and SX50 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 80D was brought out 3 years later than the SX50 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 80D grades versus the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 80D & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 80D provides outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Canon SX50 HS has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 80D compared to the SX50 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and SX50 HS is 59 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and SX50 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 80D will show more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 80D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.