Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon D3200

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon D3200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and D3200 (24MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and D3200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX50 HS was brought out 6 months later than the D3200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX50 HS scores against the D3200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon D3200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in 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 D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the D3200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and D3200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and D3200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3200 will give you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.