Test comparison of Canon SX50 with Nikon P900 - optical zoom: As promised, here is the test of the above mentioned. Unfortunately the weather was not working with me so I did the best...

rizibat8 Loc: Birmingham, AL

As promised, here is the test of the above mentioned. Unfortunately the weather was not working with me so I did the best I could. The target is a vent stack atop a house located about a half block from my position. I will make a few comments on the observations I made on the next posting showing the full digital zoom comparison regarding the pros and cons of each camera.
Larry

Target - roof vent stack 2 houses down

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SX50 at full optical zoom

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P900 at full optical zoom

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lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I think the P900 truly is wonderful, as I own one as well, and I"m so looking forward, to taking it on my up comong cruise, and being able to get shots, of ships off in the distance, and other foreign items, on passing Islands that I could not capture before, thanks to the super zoom capabilities of that 2000MM zoom..

rizibat8 wrote:

As promised, here is the test of the above mentioned. Unfortunately the weather was not working with me so I did the best I could. The target is a vent stack atop a house located about a half block from my position. I will make a few comments on the observations I made on the next posting showing the full digital zoom comparison regarding the pros and cons of each camera.
Larry

rizibat8 Loc: Birmingham, AL

lone ranger wrote:

I think the P900 truly is wonderful, as I own one as well, and I"m so looking forward, to taking it on my up comong cruise, and being able to get shots, of ships off in the distance, and other foreign items, on passing Islands that I could not capture before, thanks to the super zoom capabilities of that 2000MM zoom..

I've only had mine for a couple of weeks so I'm still learning what it will do. Totally impressed with what I've learned so far.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I"ve had mine, since nikon first announced it, and ordered it, and I think I was one of the first , to get it, and I"m quite excited to really try out the super zoom capabilities on my up coming cruise. i would recommend getting a 67MM Polarizer and getting the macro filter thats offered exclusively, for the nikon P900 available on Amazon.it will truly enhance your Macro capabilities..

rizibat8 wrote:

I've only had mine for a couple of weeks so I'm still learning what it will do. Totally impressed with what I've learned so far.

Michael Hartley Loc: Deer Capital of Georgia

The Nikon has a longer zoom range, what were you expecting?

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I'm talking macro, not zoom.....its totally different

Michael Hartley wrote:

The Nikon has a longer zoom range, what were you expecting?

alf85 Loc: Northumberland, UK.

lone ranger wrote:

I'm talking macro, not zoom.....its totally different

How about putting some of your macro shots on here.

MontanaTrace

You are comparing a 50X against a 83X. As far as crisp focus, the Canon shot has the vent and lines of the asphalt shingle roof. Looks good. The Nikon vent looks good. Would guess the roof would look good too. Both get high marks for what they are.

Price: SX50 refurb from Canon $179. Nikon P900? I can't find a refurb. New, $569.

rizibat8 Loc: Birmingham, AL

Michael Hartley wrote:

The Nikon has a longer zoom range, what were you expecting?

Dear Michael, The original post was a response to a number of members that were struggling with the decision of whether to buy one or the other of these cameras. Since I have both, I offered to post an example of both full optical and full digital examples for the purpose of comparing the image quality. After a strong response in the affirmative, I posted this and one other with the full digital.
I think we all know that "83" is bigger than "50", however, for this test it's a moot point.
As to what did I expect... I expected at least one snide post from someone who came into the conversation in the middle and felt compelled to interject their wisdom. Thank you for taking care of this for me.
Larry

rizibat8 Loc: Birmingham, AL

lone ranger wrote:

I'm talking macro, not zoom.....its totally different

Lone Ranger, I think he was talking to me. I took your advise and have ordered the macro filter. Thanks for the tip.
Larry

rizibat8 Loc: Birmingham, AL

MontanaTrace wrote:

You are comparing a 50X against a 83X. As far as crisp focus, the Canon shot has the vent and lines of the asphalt shingle roof. Looks good. The Nikon vent looks good. Would guess the roof would look good too. Both get high marks for what they are.

Price: SX50 refurb from Canon $179. Nikon P900? I can't find a refurb. New, $569.

I agree and plan to hang on to both. The only thing I regret is that I don't live where you do so that I could take full advantage of both. Thanks for your response.
Larry

MontanaTrace

rizibat8 wrote:

Dear Michael, The original post was a response to ... (show quote)

To be fair, internet conversations do not include tone, inflection, body language, hand gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, etc. We often find in an e-mail what we're looking for. This one does look rather snooty but maybe it wasn't intended.

MontanaTrace

rizibat8 wrote:

I agree and plan to hang on to both. The only thing I regret is that I don't live where you do so that I could take full advantage of both. Thanks for your response.
Larry

Some of my best photos are accidents. It is nice living in a visual candy store.

Speedy Loc: Alabama

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Thanks for sharing. I own a X50 and love it . I am still learning what it will do.

MontanaTrace

Speedy wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Thanks for sharing. I own a X50 and love it . I am still learning what it will do.

I just bought a Canon SX60. I'm having a good time with it. Love the in-camera HDR. Seldom use the full 65X but glad it's in the arsenal.