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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 2 years after the EX-S200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the EX-S200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX50 HS EX-S200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-S200 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S200

 SX50 HS EX-S200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S200 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS and the EX-S200.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and EX-S200 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and EX-S200.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
39
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
58
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (595 grams)
29
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-15 2010-08-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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