Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 8 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX50 HS scores vs the P950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the P950.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and P950.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P950 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.