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Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX60 HS
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Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon R versus Canon SX50 HS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the R (Full frame) and SX50 HS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was revealed 5 years later than the SX50 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the R scores vs the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon SX50 HS

 R SX50 HS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Display size3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2100k461kCrisper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon R

 SX50 HS R 

Common features in the Canon R and Canon SX50 HS

 R SX50 HS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R has got external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SX50 HS has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R and the SX50 HS.

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R and SX50 HS is 62 and 65 respectively.

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and SX50 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R will offer more detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography advice
Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography factors
Canon SX50 HS Street photography factors
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (370 per charge)
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography features
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography advice
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
58
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
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Canon R vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Canon SX50 HS
 Canon EOS RCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-05 2013-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 40000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5655 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Available lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.8"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 595 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 47
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 20.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 11.2
DXO Low light rating 2742 179
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 315 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,299 $429