Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-100

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX50 HS was brought out 12 months earlier than the EX-100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX50 HS matches up against the EX-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS comes with external measurements 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 Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS and the EX-100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and EX-100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.