Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1
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Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Launched January 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX50 HS and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was announced 18 months prior to the XG-1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Pentax XG-1
SX50 HS | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX50 HS
XG-1 | SX50 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Pentax XG-1
SX50 HS | XG-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS provides outside 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 Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Canon SX50 HS and Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the XG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and XG-1 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and XG-1.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Pentax XG-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-15 | 2014-07-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 lbs) | 567 grams (1.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photos | 240 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $429 | $599 |