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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 2 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony HX50V

 SX420 IS HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2013Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX420 IS

 HX50V SX420 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX50V

 SX420 IS HX50V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS versus the HX50V.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and HX50V is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and HX50V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX420 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (272g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $439