Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 17 months later than the RZ18 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX50 HS scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the RZ18.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and RZ18 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and RZ18.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.