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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 19 months after the EX-ZR100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS grades vs the EX-ZR100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX50 HS EX-ZR100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX50 HS 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX50 HS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in 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") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS against the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-ZR100 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX50 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (204g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (595g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $429 $300