Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 6 years earlier than the P1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX50 HS grades against the P1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS and the P1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and P1000 is 65 and 49 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and P1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.