Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX30

Lets look closer at the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 6 months before the TX30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and TX30 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and TX30.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.