Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
- New Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-S7
SX50 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX50 HS
EX-S7 | SX50 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S7
SX50 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-15 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $429 | $140 |