Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon D100

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon D100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and D100 (6MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and D100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was launched 10 years later than the D100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the D100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with physical measurements 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 D100 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the D100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and D100 is 65 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and D100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX50 HS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.