Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX70 HSPowerShot SX50 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
      MSRP$549$429
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 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 Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Focal Length3.8 - 247 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 1365 mm24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom65x50x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5f/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot202k dot
      Diopter AdjustmentNo
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps2.2 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow sync
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range5.00 m at Auto ISO5.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO179
      DxO Color Depth20.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score47
      Video Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Dimensions127 x 91 x 117 mm (5.0 x 3.58 x 4.61")123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17")
      Weight (inc. batteries)608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz)595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 5.6 x 5.4"7.5 x 5.9 x 5"
      Package Weight2.145 lb2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Battery PackLP-E12NB-10L
      Battery Life325 shots315 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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