Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS
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Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
- Launched September 2014
- Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
- Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon SX50 HS
G7 X | SX50 HS | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon G7 X
SX50 HS | G7 X | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Canon SX50 HS
G7 X | SX50 HS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G7 X vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2013-01-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 40s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 304g (0.67 lbs) | 595g (1.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 20.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 556 | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 315 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $490 | $429 |