Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon B500

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 4 years earlier than the B500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX50 HS grades vs the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got 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) whilst the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS against the B500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and B500 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and B500.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B500 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind in sensor tech.