Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX50 HS grades vs the EX-S7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outer 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 Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS and the EX-S7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and EX-S7 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and EX-S7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.