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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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
Nikon L820
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L810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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon L820

 SX50 HS L820 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon SX50 HS

 L820 SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L820

 SX50 HS L820 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Nikon L820 Street photography information
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
38
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L820 Sports photography features
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L820
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (470g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L820 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
58
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
24
relatively wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L820
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix L820
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