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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 12 months after the L810 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX50 HS grades against the L810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX50 HS L810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX50 HS

 L810 SX50 HS 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L810

 SX50 HS L810 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS comes with physical measurements 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 L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS vs the L810.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and L810 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and L810.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography details
Nikon L810 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (595g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging features
Nikon L810 Vlogging features
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (595g)
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 430 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $429 $280