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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX50 HS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX50 HS

 P950 SX50 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2013Fresher by 84 months
Display size3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P950

 SX50 HS P950 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

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

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P950 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography features
Nikon P950 Street photography features
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595 grams)
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P950 Sports photography info
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (595 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon P950 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
58
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (595g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $797