Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and SX50 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was unveiled 21 months after the SX50 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X scores vs the SX50 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X compared to the SX50 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and SX50 HS is 88 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and SX50 HS.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G7 X will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.