Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Successor is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX50 HS versus Nikon S6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX50 HS was released 2 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX50 HS scores vs the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon S6000
SX50 HS | S6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX50 HS
S6000 | SX50 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon S6000
SX50 HS | S6000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got external measurements 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 S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Nikon S6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS and the S6000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and S6000 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and S6000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-15 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $429 | $300 |