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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 HS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 2 years after the EX-Z35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX50 HS scores against the EX-Z35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX50 HS EX-Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-Z35 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX50 HS EX-Z35 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS against the EX-Z35.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-Z35 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and EX-Z35.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX50 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (595g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (595 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
28
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (595 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-15 2010-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-82
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $429 $99