Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon A1000

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 7 years before the A1000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX50 HS scores versus the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the A1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and A1000 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and A1000.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.