Sony a55
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon SX50 HS
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V

Best price $500
  • Weighs a little bit less than the SX50 HS 17.35 oz vs 21 oz
  • Smaller body size 59 in³ vs 69 in³
  • 13% more battery life 380 shots vs 335 shots
  • Cheaper street price $500 vs $699
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 4 seconds vs 10 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Interchangeable lenses SX50 HS does not have lens options
  • Has GPS location tagging SX50 HS does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board SX50 HS does not have HDR
  • Has 3D capture capabilities SX50 HS does not have 3D
  • Has an External Mic jack SX50 HS does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Best price
$699
  • Newer camera September 2012 vs August 2010
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

What the Sony a55 and Canon SX50 HS have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″ vs 2.8″
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the Sony a55 and the Canon SX50 HS

  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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