Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H50

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX50 HS scores versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with physical 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 Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS versus the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and H50.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX50 HS to give extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.