Canon SX50 HS vs Sony A77

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was brought out 15 months later than the A77 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS scores vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS provides outer dimensions 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 A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the A77.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and A77 is 65 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and A77.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 will give more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.