Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S5

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 4 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS grades versus the EX-S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the EX-S5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-S5 is 65 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and EX-S5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX50 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.