Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX50 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 3 years before the SX50 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX50 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the SX50 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and SX50 HS is 95 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and SX50 HS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.