Testseek.com have collected 77 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.
June 2013
(80%)
77 Reviews
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50x zoom range, Raw format shooting, Articulating screen, Low image noise
Poor EVF
Buying Guide Best compact camera 2012 The bridge camera section of the market is continuing to perform well in a time when the general compact camera market is on a downturn. What bridge cameras such as the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS offer is fantastic flexi...
Huge 50x optical zoom, Hotshoe for accessories, Articulated screen
Occasional issues with focusing, Poor quality EVF, Bulky and unrefined design
While the SX50 HS excels in certain areas, and has a fantastic focal range, it's far from a complete performer and has issues that let it down on the whole. It's a solid camera, but it's nothing special....
Those photographers who are concerned about the impact the wide zoom has on image quality can rest easy, because the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS puts in a solid performance. Furthermore, Canon has wisely addressed the areas where the SX40 HS was found wanting...
RAW mode, Easy to use / Manual modes available, Good picture quality at wideangle settings, Full HD video with goodquality stereo sound, Good grip
Strong chromatic aberration / Image lacks sharpness at telephoto, Autofocus isn't particularly reliable at telephoto settings, Poorquality viewfinder, Video framerate just 24 fps
The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is an interesting and attractive bridge camera. Its 50x zoom sets it apart from competitors but image quality isn't on par with the Panasonic FZ200, for example, which makes do with a 24x zoom....
The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is a very likeable superzoom with an easy-to-master feature-set and has everything needed to bridge the gap between your ageing point-and-shoot and that financially out of reach DSLR....
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Published: 2012-11-05, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Published: 2012-11-05, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Superzoom cameras were already passing epic magnification levels last year, so it is with no shortage of bewildered fascination that we sit here reviewing the world's first consumer still camera to offer 50x optical zoom. To put that in perspective, were ...
Raw shooting, decent optical image stabilisation system, vari-angle LCD, among the best superzoom image quality at lower ISO settings, close-up macro mode
Chromatic aberrations, limited maximum aperture at longer focal lengths (and less bright than predecessor), auto-area focus can decide to focus on some strange areas, small viewfinder, shorter battery life than predecessor, stabilisation struggles at long
The SX50 is the full package deal. We're impressed with its performance as a whole, even if the 24-1200mm equivalent lens is the obvious headline-grabbing feature. Such a lens means some compromise in quality and maximum aperture terms, but the excelle...
Long zoom, Manual controls, Plenty of detail at all light levels
Wind noise on movies, Minor colour fringing on some sharp contrasts
The SX50 HS's output is sharp and accurate, and it delivers an extraordinary zoom, which would cost thousands to replicate on a dSLR. It represents a significant step up from its predecessor, the SX40, but with rival superzooms with wider apertures thr...
