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Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS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
Pentax XG-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Pentax XG-1

 SX50 HS XG-1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX50 HS

 XG-1 SX50 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013More modern by 18 months
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (567 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Pentax XG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPentax XG-1
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