Canon SX50 HS vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 9 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX50 HS scores against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX50 HS and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS against the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.