Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A500PowerShot SX50 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A560 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      MSRP$429
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,80080 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 11924000 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 Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      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
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution202k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 - +1.0
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.2 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m5.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO772179
      DxO Color Depth21.820.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.611.2
      DxO Overall Score6447
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17")
      Weight (inc. batteries)630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.9 x 5"
      Package Weight2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNB-10L
      Battery Life520 shots315 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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