| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SX50 HS |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS |
| MSRP | $429 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1200 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 50x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.4 - 6.5 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2.80" |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 202k dot |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 2.2 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Second Curtain |
| Flash Range | 5.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | at 1/3 EV increments |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 179 |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.2 |
| DxO Overall Score | 47 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.5 x 5.9 x 5" |
| Package Weight | 2 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-10L |
| Battery Life | 315 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | |
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