Canon S200 vs Canon SX50 HS

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon S200 vs Canon SX50 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX50 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was launched 14 months later than the SX50 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200 grades against the SX50 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 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).

Check out the Canon S200 vs Canon SX50 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S200 compared to the SX50 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SX50 HS is 93 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SX50 HS.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX50 HS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.