Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S8200

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 17 months later than the S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS grades vs the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the S8200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and S8200 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and S8200.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.