Canon SX50 HS vs Sony HX400V

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX50 HS and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 13 months earlier than the HX400V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS scores versus the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.