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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 5 months after the SX500 IS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX50 HS scores vs the SX500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX50 HS SX500 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX50 HS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX50 HS SX500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS against the SX500 IS.
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and SX500 IS is 65 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and SX500 IS.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600s)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
57
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
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 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (195 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
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 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (195 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
45
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
46
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
58
 relatively wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (595g)
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000s 1/1600s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos 195 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $429 $299