Canon SX50 HS vs Sony HX1

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Sony HX1, 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 HX1 (9MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and HX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX50 HS will offer greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.