Canon R100 vs Canon SX50 HS

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R100 versus Canon SX50 HS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and SX50 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was introduced 10 years later than the SX50 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the R100 grades against the SX50 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon R100 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Canon R100 versus Canon SX50 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R100 vs the SX50 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and SX50 HS is 76 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and SX50 HS.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R100 will produce extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.