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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 7 months earlier than the SX510 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX50 HS grades vs the SX510 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX510 HS

 SX50 HS SX510 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX50 HS

 SX510 HS SX50 HS 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX510 HS

 SX50 HS SX510 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS versus the SX510 HS.

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and SX510 HS is 65 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and SX510 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography features
Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (595g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging details
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (595g)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-15 2013-08-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 349 grams (0.77 lbs)
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 Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $429 $249