Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.