Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Last updated: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Last Updated (12 March’13):
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is a 12.1-Megapixels Digital Camera with 50x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. It features 24-1200mm (35mm Equivalent) Lens, DIGIC 5 Image Processor, Full HD 1080p Video recording with Stereo Sound, Optical Image Stabilizer, High Speed AF Focuses in 0.19 sec, High-Speed Burst HQ for 13fps Shooting, Built-in Hot Shoe, and has 2.8-inch Vari-Angle LCD with Viewfinder. The camera measures (W x H x D) 4.8 x 3.4 x 4.2″ / 12.2 x 8.6 x 10.7 cm and weight 1.2 lb / 0.54 kg. Get this camera only $389.00 at Amazon store.

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Expert Reviews

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Reviews

Techradar reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“Another improvement that the Canon SX50 HS makes over the Canon SX40 HS is that it can record raw images as well as JPEG files. This makes it much more attractive to enthusiast photographers who want to process files themselves to extract every scrap of detail and apply bespoke noise reduction.. What makes shooting raw files on the Canon SX50 even more attractive is the fact that they can be taken using a range of different aspect ratios.”
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Ephotozine reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“At £449.00 it is a fair investment, but it really doesn’t disappoint. Image quality is great, even at higher ISO’s up to 3200, with fast continuous shooting, fantastic macros, pleasing portraits and superb close-ups on distance subjects. We found very little to complain about, although the screen could be a little bigger. The SX50 comes highly recommended.”
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Photoreview reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“With full zoom extension, the minimum focusing distance is listed as 1.3 metres in the specifications sheet, although we found it closer to 1.5 metres in practice. Bokeh was surprisingly pleasant in close-up shots taken with longer focal lengths, despite the small aperture settings required.”
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Whatdigitalcamera reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“To sum up our first impressions, the SX50 HS has an extensive zoom that operates quickly. We would have liked finer control of the zoom but the ergonomics are excellent and it’s not too heavy.”
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CNET reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“It performed very well in the still life test under all lighting conditions. Under studio lights it kept the sensitivity down to ISO 200, and so the resulting image exhibited very little grain. Colours were accurately reproduced and fine detail was easy to make out in the finished image.”
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Digitalcamerainfo reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“The SX50 HS has an updated external design that looks more professional than the smooth, rounded curves of the SX40 HS and SX30 IS. The body is also slightly bigger, though this improves handling only minimally. We like the new ergonomic lip at the top of the right hand grip,”
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Pocket-lint reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“We love the vari-angle LCD screen and how well it performs in bright conditions, the fast autofocus is a step beyond its SX40 predecessor and the image stabilisation system is really impressive too – even if the longest of focal lengths stretch this last feature a little too far.”
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Photographyblog reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“the previous SX40 HS felt predominantly like a fun tool for amateurs, the more DSLR-like Canon PowerShot SX50 HS with its improved image quality, new prosumer features, better handling and inevitably that 50x zoom lens make it a real alternative to a DSLR or compact system camera and a bag full of lenses.”
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Imaging-resource reviews the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and writes;
“The Canon SX50 HS records in full 1080p HD at 24 frames per second, and 720p at 30 fps. The camera allows for zooming while recording, and delivers stereo sound. Other upgrades to the PowerShot SX50 HS include an improved Smart Auto mode that can detect 58 scenes (compared to just 32 for the SX40 HS), and the ability to capture 12-bit RAW+JPEG files, something previous models in the SX-line couldn’t do.”
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User Opinions

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS User Reviews

For what I bought it for, Its amazing
“ISO. Blown away at how good the ISO ratings are for this camera. It has been a while since I owned a small point and shoot and I am amazed that I can get usable results at ISO 800. Raw images clean up especially well and respond to noise reduction. Its a good thing the camera can handle higher ISO’s well because the slower lens does eat up and demand a lot of light.” – By Nathan Hobbs
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Excellent Product
“First, I sold my SX40…I will miss it…but I had to have the SX50. I must admit that I now believe this is a perfect camera not just because of the 50x zoom but the raw file capability. It has been fun roaming the house looking for the perfect shot…” – By Robert Cowlishaw
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Best Superzoom on the Market, Ideal for Birding, Significant Improvement over SX40
“Auto focus: It really is much faster and more reliable than the SX40′s. This is a big deal, particularly for our particular use. Focusing on birds partially covered by branches/foliage at 1000mm or more zoom level is a real challenge, and time is of the essence.” – By FFDR
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This camera is a pig laying eggs, giving wool and milk. Great
“Canon SX50 vs Olympus SP-800UZ: Of course the zoom range 30:50 stands for itself. The magnificent difference in addition however is the Canon’s stabilisation potential. No matter if picture or video, where an Olympus’ shot depends on absolutely steady hand, your Canon will be tolerant and kind of swing it out gracefully.” – By SelbstGetestet
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awesome camera for the money
“THE GOOD STUFF: easy to use. image stabilizer is incredible. Quality of wide angle shots superb. Zoom this thing out to the 1100 mm and get INCREDIBLE photos of flowers and critters. FAST operation — turn it on and shoot; push the shutter release and it doesn’t have to think about it like most digitals seem to — it clicks immediately. ” – By C. D. Hardison
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50 Power and Stabile. WOW
“The 50 power zoom was incredible. It was rarely hard to hold still. Most of the time I would just center the item, trust the camera, and click. The camera took care of me! I also had to pull in the zoom once in a while to get the camera to refocus. This was mostly on areas such as the mudpits, which don’t have defined edges or contrast. Almost all of these shots came out wonderful.” – By Shelby Lite
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A Worthwhile Upgrade From an SX1
“Better images. Outdoors the SX1 takes great shots under the perfect light conditions, the SX50 takes better shots under less perfect conditions. SX50 has more intuitive settings compared to the SX1. For example, in order to record HD videos in the SX1, you have to change the aspect ratio of the photo settings from 4:3 to widescreen. In the SX50, the video resolution and photo aspect ratio are independent of one another.” – By Arnold A. Arenas
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Special Amazing Camera
“This camera blows away the Canon SX40. Can’t believe it. I shot all day and the pictures are stunning. Much better built then the 40. I love it. You will be blown away like I was. Buy ASAP!!! Picked up this morning at Target in Huntington Beach. Yes it’s Fantastic. Hard to put down. It’s a Yes!!! Best in class for sure, hands down.” – By David P. Biasco Jr.
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Samples

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Sample Photos

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Manual

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS User Manual (PDF)

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Features

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Features

The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS offers 50x Optical Zoom (24–1200mm) and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer which lets you capture exceptional images quality in most any situation, from group shoots to macro close-ups. The Optical Image Stabilizer ensures that whether up close or far away, subject captured in clear and steady pictures. You can also use the Zoom Framing Assist Seek function to locate and track your subjects even a long distance away; by simply pressing a button.

Moreover, by combining the 12.1MP CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 image processor including HS SYSTEM, makes the camera has remarkable low-light performance enabling the ISO to be set up to 6400. This combination delivers incredible images quality at high ISO speeds even in low-light situations. There is Canon HS SYSTEM which 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 at high ISO speeds up to ISO 6400.

The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is also able to capture stunning 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound simply by pressing a dedicated movie button. It also allow you to zoom the subject when you are recording the video and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output. Equipped with High Speed AF which delivers significantly faster focus speed of 0.19 seconds and a dramatically reduced shooting lag time of only 0.25 seconds, the camera lets you to capture images quickly.

While with new High-Speed Burst HQ, you can continuous capture images at a maximum speed of approximately 13 fps. Intelligent IS is available to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition. Additionally, the camera has a bright 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles, plus an Electronic Viewfinder.