Canon SX50 HS vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The SX50 HS was launched 6 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS scores vs the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS and the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and ZX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and ZX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.