Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P530

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 12 months earlier than the P530 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS scores versus the P530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got 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) and the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS versus the P530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and P530 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and P530.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P530 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.