Canon 90D vs Canon SX50 HS

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 90D vs Canon SX50 HS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and SX50 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 90D was unveiled 6 years later than the SX50 HS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 90D grades vs the SX50 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 90D enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Canon SX50 HS has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 90D compared to the SX50 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and SX50 HS is 60 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and SX50 HS.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 90D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 90D will deliver extra detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.