| Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T |
Top 40%1,495 points Top 40% 30 likes | Top 58%1,044 points Top 58% 22 likes |
 |  vs |
Top specs and features
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS vs Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T: 56 facts in comparison
1. megapixels
1.69x more megapixels (main camera).
12.1MP
Panono Camera: 108MP
20.4MP
2. sensor size
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
6.17 x 4.55mm
Polaroid Snap: 81.2 x 25.4mm
6.17 x 4.55mm
3. focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
9
Sony Alpha a7 III: 693
9
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
2.2fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
10fps
5. has a flip-out screen
Flip-out screens are useful for doing tricky shots.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
27% have it
6. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
6400 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
12800 ISO
7. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
335shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
310shots
8. video recording (main camera)
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
1080 x 24fps
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II: 2160 x 60fps
1080 x 30fps
9. weight
55g lighter.
595g
HTC Re: 65.5g
650g
10. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
50% have it
11. Has phase detection autofocus for photos
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
31% have it
12. pixel density
16.67x higher pixel density.
350ppi
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S: 1437.5ppi
21ppi
13. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
46% have it
14. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
72% have it
Trending
15. battery power
3.33% more battery power.
1200mAh
Samsung Galaxy NX Mirrorless + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: 4360mAh
1240mAh
16. width
29.3mm narrower.
122.5mm
DxO One: 26.2mm
93.2mm
17. volume
9.49% less body volume.
1128.24cm³
Fujifilm FinePix X-Pro1: 0cm³
1246.52cm³
18. Has a built-in focus motor
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
17% have it
19. height
42.3mm shorter.
87.3mm
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V: 39mm
129.6mm
20. has a two-stage shutter
A two-stage shutter is good for taking photos like a pro; apply pressure to the button in order for the lens to focus, and then press it fully to capture the photograph.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
54% have it
21. Can create panoramas in-camera
It allows you to take multiple photos capturing different parts of the scene, and then joins them together into a single photo.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
35% have it
22. thickness
2.3mm thinner.
105.5mm
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66: 13mm
103.2mm
23. has continuous autofocus when recording movies
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
65% have it
24. can be controlled remotely
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
45% have it
25. has GPS
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Sony DSC-HX300 + Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T
15% have it
Top 10 cameras
Similar comparisons
This page is currently only available in English.