Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the SX50 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX400 IS matches up against the SX50 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the SX50 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SX50 HS is 81 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and SX50 HS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.