Canon SL2 vs Canon SX50 HS

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SL2 vs Canon SX50 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and SX50 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was announced 4 years later than the SX50 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL2 matches up against the SX50 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 offers external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2 and the SX50 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and SX50 HS is 71 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and SX50 HS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SL2 will give you greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SL2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.