Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 19 months later than the EX-ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS grades versus the EX-ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the EX-ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-ZS15 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and EX-ZS15.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.