Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 24 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX600 HS scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS and the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and WX50.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX600 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.