Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z400, one being 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-Z400 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX50 HS grades against the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the EX-Z400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and EX-Z400 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and EX-Z400.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX50 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.