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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 7 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX540 HS scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sony H50

 SX540 HS H50 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX540 HS

 H50 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sony H50

 SX540 HS H50 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS vs the H50.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Sony H50
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Sony H50
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Sony H50
56
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H50
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (547 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $80