Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon D500

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon D500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and D500 (21MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and D500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was released 4 years prior to the D500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX50 HS grades versus the D500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon D500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon D500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS against the D500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and D500 is 65 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and D500.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.