Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P500

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the P500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX50 HS scores versus the P500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS features outside dimensions 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 P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS and the P500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and P500 is 65 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and P500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX50 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.