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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 16 months before the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS grades against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 SX30 IS WX50 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 WX50 SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 SX30 IS WX50 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS vs the WX50.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WX50 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and WX50.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX50 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
42
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
49
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
43
 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
58
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (601g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX50
50
 quite wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $250