Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 11 months before the SX600 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS scores against the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS vs the SX600 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and SX600 HS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and SX600 HS.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.