Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SX50 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 2 years after the SX50 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX410 IS grades against the SX50 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS versus the SX50 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX50 HS is 80 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and SX50 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.