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| Model Name: | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon SX40 HS
SX40 HS vs SX50 |
| Successor: |
Canon SX60
SX50 vs SX60 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | SX50 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $449.99 |
| Street Price: | $459.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
21.3 oz
(603 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.4 x
4.2 in. (123 x 87 x 106 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 47 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 179 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit Raw (.CR2); RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 13.0 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30/120) 320x240 (30/240) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens; Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 1,200mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 215mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 50.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | 67mm (with optional adatper) |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1 |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 80 - 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom. Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Custom (2), Sports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap), Movie Digest |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction and Correction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.4m - 3.0m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe (E-TTL) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit Raw (.CR2); RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.85 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.51 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 13.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.48 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.41 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.341 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.55 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.067 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 315 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3; Mac OS X v10.5+ |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Intelligent Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5 processor, improved AF speed, 1080p24 Full HD movies, 13 fps High-Speed Burst HQ mode, Zoom Framing Assist, 58 scene Smart Auto, 12-bit RAW+JPEG capture. |
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