Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Launched January 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX50 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe A4000 IS was brought out 11 months prior to the SX50 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores against the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX50 HS
A4000 IS | SX50 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon A4000 IS
SX50 HS | A4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX50 HS
A4000 IS | SX50 HS | |||
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Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX50 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the SX50 HS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SX50 HS is 95 and 65 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and SX50 HS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 595 grams (1.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 photos | 315 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $199 | $429 |