Canon SX50 HS vs Sony A35

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was brought out 17 months after the A35 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS vs the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and A35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.