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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sony TX9

 SX50 HS TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SX50 HS

 TX9 SX50 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Sony TX9
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX9
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
provides touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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