Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Launched January 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX50 HS was revealed 2 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sony TX9
SX50 HS | TX9 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SX50 HS
TX9 | SX50 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Sony TX9
SX50 HS | TX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS offers external dimensions 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS vs the TX9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and TX9 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and TX9.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX50 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-15 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $429 | $799 |