Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
- New Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon L810
- New Model is Nikon L830
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX50 HS was announced within a month of the L820 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades vs the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon L820
SX50 HS | L820 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon SX50 HS
L820 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L820
SX50 HS | L820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has 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) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS against the L820.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and L820 is 65 and 72 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and L820.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L820 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-15 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 470g (1.04 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-10L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $429 | $192 |