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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 50x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Black
Brand | Canon |
Model Name | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.8 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Movie, Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Creative Filters, Movie Digest, Manual, Custom, Scene, Automatic See more |
Form Factor | Compact |
About this item
- World's first 50x Optical Zoom 24mm Wide-Angle Image Stabilized Lens
- 12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor
- 1080p Full HD Video With a Dedicated Movie Button
- High-speed AF, High-speed Burst HQ for a maximum of 10 frames
- Built-in Shoe Allows Compatibility with Optional Speedlites
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Zoom | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | — | — | 4.5 |
Picture quality | — | — | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Sold By | — | PR Renewed | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Electronics Basket |
display type | LCD | 4K UHD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 2.8 inches | 2.3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Zoom | zoom | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Wide Angle |
zoom type | Optical | Optical Zoom, Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Portrait, smooth skin, smart shutter, high-speed burst HQ, handheld night scene, snow and fireworks | Automatic | Panorama, Automatic, Easy | — | Automatic, Movie, Panorama, Portrait, Macro | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, NFC | wired, wireless | USB | Wi-Fi, USB | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB |
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Auto Focus Technology | Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 461000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.8 MP |
White balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash torch |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Integrated Flash |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Flash Modes Description | Slow sync, Off, Auto |
Supported Image Format | JPEG |
Video Capture Format | AVC |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | hdmi |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
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Screen Size | 2.8 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fully articulated |
Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year limited |
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Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year limited |
Model Name | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS |
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Brand | Canon |
Model Number | 6352B001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #213,230 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,376 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B009B0MZ1M |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Lens Cap, Battery, Neck Strap |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | Digic 5 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.84 x 4.17 x 3.43 inches |
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Item Weight | 21 Ounces |
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Lens Type | Zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 50 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 6.5 f |
Minimum Aperture | 3.4 f |
Zoom Type | Optical |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Compatible Mountings | Canon |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 1200 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Movie, Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Creative Filters, Movie Digest, Manual, Custom, Scene, Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Portrait, smooth skin, smart shutter, high-speed burst HQ, handheld night scene, snow and fireworks |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Battery Life | 315 Photos |
Connector Type | D-sub 15 |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.2 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | Face Detection |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Shock Resistant | FALSE |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
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Product Description
Product Description
PowerShot SX50 HS is world's first 50x Optical Zoom lens in a compact digital camera, which goes all the way from a wide-angle 24mm to 1200mm (35mm equivalent) to capture any shot you choose. The PowerShot SX50 HS features the Canon HS SYSTEM, a combination of a 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, achieves beautiful images up to ISO 6400. Video recording is available at 1080p Full HD and High Speed AF ensures you'll capture all the action with faster focusing speed and reduced shooting lag time.
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The World's Within Your Reach
Imagine getting right down on the field to capture sports action, zeroing in on your child's expression on a crowded stage, and recording elusive wildlife shots. All this and more is possible with the PowerShot SX50 HS offering the world's first 50x Optical Zoom lens* in a compact digital camera, which goes all the way from a wide-angle 24mm to 1200mm (35mm equivalent) to capture any shot you choose. The PowerShot SX50 HS doesn't just get you up close to the action, it delivers spectacular image quality to every shot. The Canon HS SYSTEM, a combination of a 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, achieves beautiful images up to ISO 6400. Record your memorable moments in incredibly lifelike 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound and High Speed AF ensures you'll capture all the action with faster focusing speed and reduced shooting lag time. The PowerShot SX50 HS also features the additional benefit of Zoom Framing Assist Seek and Lock functions, for easy tracking of and keeping the subject centered in the frame until you capture the image. With powerful technologies that add convenience and advanced capabilities, PowerShot SX50 HS can help you capture more of life every day.
* As of August 21, 2012.
Every Shot Within Your Reach
World's first 50x Optical Zoom (241200mm) and 24mm Wide-Angle lens* with Optical Image Stabilizer delivers magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.
Experience the difference that the ultra-zooming power of the PowerShot SX50 HS's 24mm Wide-Angle 50x Optical Zoom lens can make on your everyday shooting. The extraordinary focal length of 4.3215.0mm (35mm film equivalent: 241200mm) lets you capture everything from wide-angle shots to super-telephoto shots from wherever you are, while every shot exhibits the unique quality inherent to Canon optics. You'll easily reach into sporting events from up in the bleachers, catch beautiful candid shots of your children without disrupting the scene, and achieve wildlife and landscape photography you never thought possible. Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer ensures that whether up close or far away, every shot is clear and steady.
* As of August 21, 2012.
Zoom Framing Assist
It's easy to track and capture subjects while using the extreme telephoto on the PowerShot SX50 HS. Use the Zoom Framing Assist Seek function to locate and track your subjects even a long distance away; by simply pressing a button, this function remembers your previous zoom position, zooms out to let you locate your subject, and zooms right back into the saved position when you release the button. And with the Zoom Framing Assist Lock, the camera will lock onto and automatically track a subject, intelligently keeping them in the center of the frame until you're ready to capture the perfect close-up shot.
Beautiful Images and Fast Performance Start Here
12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor
The PowerShot SX50 HS employs a Canon 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, which delivers state-of-the-art imaging performance and is optimized for use in compact cameras. Utilizing a sophisticated light-capturing design, it provides high sensitivity for improved high ISO capture with reduced noise. It is also a high-speed design, capable of rapidly capturing and moving image data to the processor, enabling faster continuous shooting and faster autofocus.
Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor
The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor works with the PowerShot SX50 HS's image sensor to bring phenomenal increases in processing speed and power, delivering incredible detail in more situations, without the need for artificial light sources. Improved noise reduction produces clearer images when shooting in low light at high ISO speeds. The faster processing speed results in faster continuous shooting capability while maintaining full image quality. With the power of the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, the PowerShot SX50 HS can achieve higher ISO sensitivity and even perform advanced functions like lens correction, special scene modes and much more.
Canon HS SYSTEM for exceptional low-light performance up to ISO 6400
The PowerShot SX50 HS gives you the power to create images with spectacular depth, detail and emotional resonance. The 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor works in concert with Canon's latest-generation DIGIC 5 Image Processor to create the renowned Canon HS SYSTEM. With the Canon HS SYSTEM, you'll experience excellent tracking performance even in low light, and achieve gorgeous still image quality even at high ISO speeds all the way up to ISO 6400; beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur in a variety of situations for incredible photos and even when shooting video.
Get the Complete HD Experience
Capture stunning 1080p Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
Simply touch the dedicated movie button, now conveniently embedded in the PowerShot SX50 HS's thumb pad, to start recording video in 1080p Full HD that is breathtakingly vivid and realistic. You're free to use the full range of the zoom in movie mode, and sound is recorded in stereo. HDMI output allows you to view and share your video on an HDTV immediately, simply by connecting the camera to the TV with an optional HDMI cable.
Faster Focus and High-speed Shooting
High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed and High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames* while maintaining superb image quality.
The PowerShot SX50 HS is equipped with Canon's latest advancement in AF technology: High Speed AF. The result of several improved technologies, High Speed AF delivers significantly faster focus speed of 0.19 seconds and a dramatically reduced shooting lag time of only 0.25 seconds, for a super-responsive shooting experience that lets you capture every great shot as it happens. The technology also powers the camera's new High-Speed Burst HQ, with continuous capture at a maximum speed of approximately 13 fps. Moreover, images captured in High-Speed Burst HQ maintain the camera's superb image quality.
*The continuous shooting speed is approximately 13.0 fps.
Optimal Image Stabilization in Any Situation
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
It's easy to capture clear, steady images with the PowerShot SX50 HS, even in low light without using a tripod. That's because the camera is equipped with Canon's innovative Intelligent IS. The system analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation allowing you to focus on framing and capturing your shot. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes. Dynamic IS has been enhanced to provide better performance than ever before, now compensating for rotational movement centered on the optical axis in addition to horizontal tilt and vertical pitch, for beautifully clear and steady video.
Normal Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Macro (Hybrid) Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Dynamic Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Tripod When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed.Convenient Shooting Flexibility
Bright 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles, plus an Electronic Viewfinder.
The PowerShot SX50 HS gives you lots of ways to frame a great shot. The bright 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD has excellent resolution (approximately 461,000 dots), and flips out and swivels/rotates for shooting at unusual angles, even letting you capture perfectly framed self-portraits. The camera also has an Electronic Viewfinder to give you the classic photographic experience.
Automatically Optimize Virtually Any Shot
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 58 predefined shooting situations and the Face ID function adjusts focus and exposure priority based on pre-registered faces.
In Smart AUTO, the PowerShot SX50 HS analyzes various factors in the scene's background and subject, then selects optimal camera settings based on predefined shooting situations to achieve the best possible image quality. The Smart AUTO function on PowerShot SX50 HS includes an astonishing 58 predefined shooting situations, giving you spectacular image quality in virtually any photographic conditions you'll encounter.
Canon's futuristic Face ID feature allows you to register up to 12 faces on your camera, then gives those faces priority over others with regard to focus and exposure. As a result, even in group scenes, you'll always get great shots of your children, family and friends.
Shooting Modes
PowerShot cameras offer shooting modes that make it easy to take perfect photos in a wide range of shooting situations by providing intelligent presets with optimized settings.
Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes
Custom Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer. Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually. Aperture-Priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed. Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise. Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Movie Digest Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day’s worth of clips into a video. Now easily playback and review clips, and delete unwanted scenes. Sports The camera uses high shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects. Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.” Smooth Skin Removes dullness, wrinkles, and harsh shadows for beautiful faces. Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame. High-Speed Burst HQ Captures fast-action shots at full sensor resolution, by shooting continuously when the shutter button is held down. Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Stitch Assist Easy-to-use guidelines simplify the shooting of aligned multiple frames that can later be combined (using bundled software) to create panoramic photos. Creative Filters This setting provides easy access to special filter effects and scene modes, such as Toy Camera Effect, Poster Effect, Monochrome and more. High Dynamic Range The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image. Nostalgic Create the look and feel of old photographs using sepia tones and black-and-white. Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills Emphasizes perspectives for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of the image. Soft Focus Creates a hazy ambiance that’s perfect for portraits and wedding photos. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects. Movie Record video in stereo sound. Unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode. iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality. Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.Set Your Creativity Free
Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW+JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
As with many EOS DSLR cameras, the PowerShot SX50 HS uses a 12-bit converter to process the output of the CMOS sensor, resulting in true color, smooth tonal transitions and natural gradations. The PowerShot SX50 HS lets you shoot in RAW mode, which records all the information captured by the sensor, giving you outstanding flexibility and complete creative control when editing your images with Canon's powerful bundled software, and the camera allows you to record in RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously. Now in RAW mode, you can even select among several aspect ratios, including 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 4:5.
Ready to Expand Your Creative Options
Built-in hot shoe allows compatibility with optional Speedlite flashes for additional lighting options.
When you're ready to take your creativity further with the lighting and exposure possibilities of an optional Canon Speedlite, the PowerShot SX50 HS is ready too. The camera has a built-in hot shoe that makes it compatible with a variety of Speedlite flashes.
Additional Features
Direct Connect to Your Printer
It's quick and easy to make beautiful prints from your PowerShot camera with Canon's Direct Print system. Directly connect your PowerShot camera to a Canon PIXMA or SELPHY photo printer with a USB cable (Sold separately) and simply press the button to print; turn every favorite moment into an amazing photo.
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Customers like the image quality, zoom and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes great photos, the built-in zoom lens is absolutely incredible, and the exposure is easy to do quickly. They're also impressed with the results and say the camera performs wonderfully. Overall, customers are happy with the features and performance of the camera, and say it's great for the price.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. For example, they say it takes great photos, has beautiful images, and produces clear images for video and photos. Some mention that the inside flash pictures were excellent. The details in the images are awesome, and the full zoom on the camera is great. Some say they've used it while attending Everglades and got some incredible shots of wildlife. They also like the screen and the way it can be folded back to protect it.
"...at the photograph on a computer or through the screen, the image looks quite good despite the sometimes unclear quality displayed in the viewfinder...." Read more
"...The zoom is amazing. And the IS is so good that I can take fairly good telephoto shots, even when hand-held.-..." Read more
"...So I got out the SX50 and got some terrific photos...." Read more
"...video feature that - with a good secure tripod - can produce some very respectable quality videos...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the zoom of the digital camera. They mention that it has a good 50x optical zoom, and is absolutely incredible. The extra long zoom provides the ability to take candid closeups, and the camera gives great shots at maximum zoom when used with a tripod and remote. Customers also appreciate the simplicity of zooming in on things without needing to carry all sorts of lenses, and mention that zooming across the lake was fun.
"...Surprises:Although the zoom certainly seemed nice when I bought the camera, I had not realized how useful its 50x zoom would be...." Read more
"...The Good:- The zoom is amazing. And the IS is so good that I can take fairly good telephoto shots, even when hand-held.-..." Read more
"...However, because the Canon SX50 has such an amazingly long zoom, it can produce some decent background blur...." Read more
"...Total ease of use is incredible. The zoom is just plain miraculous. I can see objects in my pics that were not visible to the naked eye...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. They say it's simple enough for a point-and-shoot photographer, and the functions are straightforward. They also appreciate the intuitive menu screens and manual mode, which is fun and easy to learn as you go. Customers also say the macro is quite good and the processing speed gets much faster.
"...The scroll wheel in combination with the menu screens is fairly intuitive to use...." Read more
"...Adjusting the exposure, which is easy to do quickly, allowed me to get terrific closeup shots of many birds..." Read more
"...I was speechless when I saw my 1st pics. Total ease of use is incredible. The zoom is just plain miraculous...." Read more
"...an image taken at 200X is quite usable.Manual mode on this camera is plain FUN...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They say it does everything well, is impressed with the results, and is very pleased with the features and performance. Customers also mention that the camera performs wonderfully in an outdoor environment and does not disappoint. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...As to teaching me more about photography, it really is a fun camera to use because it has a serious side that treats me like an adult...." Read more
"...The Good:- The zoom is amazing. And the IS is so good that I can take fairly good telephoto shots, even when hand-held.-..." Read more
"...be a good recreational and family-fun camera that will work very well for daytime things like social events and sporting events, particularly at..." Read more
"...This one is right on. I'm really impressed with the results, with no lenses to change out!..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is surprisingly solid, reliable, and sturdy. The quality at the low range is exceptional, and at the long range acceptable. The camera is rugged enough to survive international travel, and has high quality for the sensor size. It is an excellent upgrade and convenient to shoot general events.
"...As long as the images are with the optical zoom, they are good enough quality to be used in a newsletter or on Facebook...." Read more
"...My camera has to be fast, smart, easy and reliable...." Read more
"...cameras is that the physics of everything makes it difficult to produce ANY decent bokeh...." Read more
"...This zoom is INCREDIBLE, the camera is sturdy, the functions are MANY but almost idiot-proof....I hate having to "study" a manual on anything..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it has a great features/price ratio and is scary powerful for the money. They also say the video is amazing for the price. Customers also mention that the camera is extremely compact, but far less complicated and expensive than an afocal.
"...It is a good value for the price and takes awesome pictures." Read more
"...So - all in all - I am very pleased with this camera which is very reasonably priced. It is well worth the price it sells for...." Read more
"...Ultimately, I'd say that this camera is great for the price. It's a good option if you want something better than a point and shoot camera...." Read more
"...I purchased this camera because it's versatile, has lots of bang for moderate bucks, with a good-enough lens for short and long shots in most..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the camera. They mention that it does everything well, in a light compact package. Some say that it's easy to carry and quick to use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portable design and functionality of the product.
"...Light weight, but doesn't feel "cheap"- Articulating LCD is a must!..." Read more
"...Since the SX50 is so small, I will be carrying this camera with me at all times. No more miss shots for me!..." Read more
"...But if you want photos that are tack-sharp with a camera that's easy to use AND carry, and you're willing to learn the basics beyond Auto, this is..." Read more
"...but overall I get more that I would otherwise because it is easy to carry and quick to use (most of the time)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. They mention that it has lots of features and capabilities, a big list of functions, and a huge assortment of settings and features. It takes pictures at 240fps and has a really neat macro function. It offers everything a relatively sophisticated vacation traveler needs. However, some of the functions are not so easy to get to and change. Overall, customers are happy with the great features and photos that this camera produces.
"...I really like how the camera has hands-on features that let me bypass those preprogrammed settings...." Read more
"...The macro is also terrific. I always had a hard time getting good closeup shots of flowers with any of my other cameras. This one is right on...." Read more
"...My camera has to be fast, smart, easy and reliable...." Read more
"...This zoom is INCREDIBLE, the camera is sturdy, the functions are MANY but almost idiot-proof....I hate having to "study" a manual on anything..." Read more
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Surprises:
Although the zoom certainly seemed nice when I bought the camera, I had not realized how useful its 50x zoom would be. (With digital enhancement, the zoom can reach 200x, but with heavy digital zoom, the image quality suffers.) I can sit in the rafters of a sporting or singing event and easily photograph the faces of the performers across a crowded gym or auditorium from me. As long as the images are with the optical zoom, they are good enough quality to be used in a newsletter or on Facebook. The zoom has also been useful to photograph wildlife. For example, I went to a lake, and while there, I was able to isolate ducks as they swam and even when they reached land. I also was able to be closer to the ducks without causing them to alter their routine. I've since learned through research that obtaining equivalent zoom functionality with a DSLR would require lenses that could cost 3-4 times as much as this camera.
Various reviews, particularly on professional websites, had commented that a tripod was necessary to capture the benefits of the SX50's zoom, and I now agree. At 50x zoom, very small movements of the camera can cause you to go from watching a bird in a tree to staring a random, out-of-focus leaf on another tree. A tripod usefully reduces such opportunities for human error.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the self-timer. It's not a reason to buy this particular camera, but I had not realized how useful self-timing 3 shots in a row would be, especially when I'm gathering the family for a photo on the sofa.
Pros:
So many of these reviews have "Pros" and "Cons," and my thoughts won't differ from those to any great extent. The biggest pro is that this is essentially a very advanced point-and-shoot camera that gives you customization options akin to a true DSLR. In this way, it is a "bridge" between the two camera categories, but you may alternatively encounter "superzoom" as describing its category in professional reviews. The photo quality is solid and the auto focus is adequate. Unlike other point-and-shoot controls that I've encountered, the on-screen controls treat you like an adult, In fact, the scroll wheel and function button are quite easy to manipulate while staring at the image through the viewfinder.
Cons:
The biggest con is that this is not a DSLR camera -- though it's still a very good camera. The auto focus and shutter speed can be slower than ideal when I'm trying to photograph a speaker using Auto mode, but when I switch to the Sports mode and take bursts of photos, I'm often able to capture the images that I strive for. When I read reviews, a line like that will sometimes cause me to pause and over zealously think "Oh no, I need a camera that has a faster or better X feature!" Still, provided that you aren't trying to be a professional photographer at a college football game, it's pretty good functionality.
Various reviews state that the viewfinder is inadequate, and I agree that the viewfinder is subpar, especially when compared to the SX50's beautiful optical screen. Nonetheless, as a practical matter, the weak viewfinder does not cause me to take bad photographs. That is, when I photograph an object by viewing it through the viewfinder, I tend to believe that the image has some flaw in it, but often, when I look at the photograph on a computer or through the screen, the image looks quite good despite the sometimes unclear quality displayed in the viewfinder. I credit the auto focus with making me come across as a better photographer than I actually am.
Fulfilling My Motivations to Purchase:
Earlier, I mentioned my two primary motivations to purchase. As to photographing events, the camera does so well. I've even discovered that the zoom, particularly at a setting like 75mm-100mm equivalent, has a nice effect of flattening the image and improving the appearance of the subjects (though that's not a phenomenon unique to this camera). In low light, the camera distinguishes itself from a typical point-and-shoot camera. Again, it's not going to create miracles and I've seen DSLRs do better, but for an amateur photographer like me using it for promotion of my organizations and family photos, I'm satisfied with the results.
As to teaching me more about photography, it really is a fun camera to use because it has a serious side that treats me like an adult. I've gone the EasyShare route with two cameras that used icons to suggest particular functionality, and the Canon SX50 has similar icons for preprogrammed functionality without being limited to those. I really like how the camera has hands-on features that let me bypass those preprogrammed settings. In particular, I have experimented with ISO and shutter speed settings. The scroll wheel in combination with the menu screens is fairly intuitive to use. As a result, I have a much better understanding of digital photography than before I bought the camera.
Conclusion:
In reviewing, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between my own ineffectiveness with photography and true limitations with the camera. Nonetheless, it's clear that this is a good camera that satisfies my needs, and I'm able to take better photographs than friends who have DSLRs but don't know how to use them. When I some day buy a new camera, it must, at a minimum, have the functionality present in this camera. More likely, I will purchase a DSLR and will research that purchase based on what I have learned from using the SX 50 during my ownership of it.
I did a lot of research and it came down to this camera and Panasonic FZ200. Which camera takes the "best" pictures depends on which review you read, but in the end, after looking at may comparisons, the SX50 seemed to fit what I wanted.
The Good:
- The zoom is amazing. And the IS is so good that I can take fairly good telephoto shots, even when hand-held.
- Very fast multi-shot capability with the right SD card.
- Lots of nice "Picture Type" settings that help you get a good shot under a variety of conditions, when you don't what to take the time (or don't have the time) to mess with manual settings.
- Light weight, but doesn't feel "cheap"
- Articulating LCD is a must!
- Hot shoe for better flash
- Shoots RAW! This was a must for me! I am starting to dabble with Photoshop and Lightroom and the ability to import RAW images was a must. There are not many bridge cameras I found at this price point with RAW capability.
- Excellent image quality, even at Telephoto distances. It's "Only" 12MP but unless your printing huge posters, 12MP is plenty for most applications.
The Bad:
- Image noise when you get much above 400 - more noticeable than my 7D for sure so this Camera may not be a great choice for low light situations with no flash - a trade off I was willing to make to get the 50x zoom.
- Flash does not automatically pop up. You must lift it up manually to take a picture with flash.
- The F-stop is not constant across the Zoom range. The one thing the Panasonic I mentioned had in it's favor was a F2.8 across its full (30x) zoom. Sine most of my shooting would be with decent light, or in situations where I could use flash, this was not a huge concern. I can always fall back to the 7D if low light is an issue.
- No USB cord. Not going to ding it a star for this, but come on Canon, really?
- The AVF (View Finder) is not the best. Not as bad as I thought it would be based on some of the reviews I've read, but still not nearly as good as it could be. Serve's it's purpose - just.
Bottom line - I love this camera and feel it will do just what O need it to do
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小さくてリュックに入るサイズなのに、ズームも早めで使いやすく、ボタンも押しやすいです。
本体は持ちやすく、液晶で撮影するだけでなく、ファインダーを覗いて撮影する事も出来ます。お手軽に一眼レフ体験もできます。
デジタルズームの画質は酷い事も多いですが、かなり距離が遠めでも識別できる画像にはなります。ただ倍率が上がると手ブレも酷いです。
私の撮影技術がもっと上がって設定を野鳥撮影に特化させればもっといい写真が撮れるでしょう。
撮影の楽しさにも目覚め、一眼レフにも興味が湧く。私のような何もわからない初心者にとって、最初の一台として選んでよかったカメラです。
Reviewed in Japan on August 17, 2023
小さくてリュックに入るサイズなのに、ズームも早めで使いやすく、ボタンも押しやすいです。
本体は持ちやすく、液晶で撮影するだけでなく、ファインダーを覗いて撮影する事も出来ます。お手軽に一眼レフ体験もできます。
デジタルズームの画質は酷い事も多いですが、かなり距離が遠めでも識別できる画像にはなります。ただ倍率が上がると手ブレも酷いです。
私の撮影技術がもっと上がって設定を野鳥撮影に特化させればもっといい写真が撮れるでしょう。
撮影の楽しさにも目覚め、一眼レフにも興味が湧く。私のような何もわからない初心者にとって、最初の一台として選んでよかったカメラです。