Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX50 HS versus Nikon S1000pj, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 3 years after the S1000pj which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS scores against the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS against the S1000pj.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and S1000pj is 65 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and S1000pj.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX50 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.