Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 24 months after the SX220 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS grades against the SX220 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has proportions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the SX220 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and SX220 HS is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and SX220 HS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX50 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.