Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S3600

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S3600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 11 months prior to the S3600 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS grades vs the S3600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS versus the S3600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and S3600 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and S3600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.