Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H400

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 13 months earlier than the H400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX50 HS grades against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and H400.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.