Canon SX50 HS vs Sony WX70

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 12 months after the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features external measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony WX70 in the new 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. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS versus the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and WX70 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and WX70.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX70 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.