Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX50V

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS and the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and HX50V is 64 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and HX50V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.