Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon A900

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX50 HS grades versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outer dimensions 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 A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS against the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and A900 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and A900.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A900 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.