Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 4 years before the SX50 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS scores vs the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX50 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SX50 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and SX50 HS is 90 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SX50 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.