Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX11

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and NX11 is 65 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and NX11.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.