Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX50 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX50 HS

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 80 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • No WiFi
  • 123 x 87 x 105.9mm³ (4.8″ x 3.4″ x 4.2″)
  • 598g (19.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX50 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX50 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX50 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 12.00
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)		 598g
(19.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 1133cm³
(71 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX50 HS and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX50 HS
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 80 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 315

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the PowerShot SX50 HS is made easy by the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 13 points for the PowerShot SX50 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX50 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

2 2
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and PowerShot SX50 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

11
13

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.