SX50 or SX60 - both secondhand in good condition: I have the opportunity to buy either (not tempted to buy both!) for what appears to be a reasonable price. What do those Hoggers who...

UKnomad Loc: England

I have the opportunity to buy either (not tempted to buy both!) for what appears to be a reasonable price.
What do those Hoggers who have experience of both prefer/recommend?
I currently have a Panasonic FX150 which is very good but I do hanker after the greater zoom for photographing wildlife etc.
Advice/experience welcomed please!

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

UKnomad wrote:

I have the opportunity to buy either (not tempted to buy both!) for what appears to be a reasonable price.
What do those Hoggers who have experience of both prefer/recommend?
I currently have a Panasonic FX150 which is very good but I do hanker after the greater zoom for photographing wildlife etc.
Advice/experience welcomed please!

I say go for it just make sure they are in good condition. Besides you can't go wrong with Canon products.

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

I have both, but prefer the 50. The only problem is I keep hitting and setting the timer setting on the 50. Good luck.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS/detailed
Ms. L Stokes an experienced Birder says SX50 is best and why
http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/review-canon-sx-60-for-bird-photography.html

I have two SX50s and if I know this and start to intellectually fade in my late 90's the SX50 will be a imprinted knowledge stored in my finger tips.

MontanaTrace

UKnomad wrote:

I have the opportunity to buy either (not tempted to buy both!) for what appears to be a reasonable price.
What do those Hoggers who have experience of both prefer/recommend?
I currently have a Panasonic FX150 which is very good but I do hanker after the greater zoom for photographing wildlife etc.
Advice/experience welcomed please!

I own the SX60. I have used the SX50 many times. If the price is close, go for the SX60. If the SX50 is considerably less expensive buy it. Both are excellent.

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insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Both good cameras, although I sense, reading over several previous threads, that the members feel the 50 is a better camera? What is the shutter count on each?

UKnomad Loc: England

Many thanks for the replies and thoughts-all much appreciated.
Since original posting, the chance of the SX60 has been withdrawn for the time being, so am looking forward to the SX50 ! Shutter count on both unknown....the SX50 is showing some signs of wear but first couple of photos feel/look good and the price is very very good - with a guarantee of price refund if camera dies!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I would go with the SX50. I have the SX50. I am told it is better than the sx60. Check Ebay for a fair price. Canon sells them reburbished from time to time for $150. You will love the Zoom and picture quality

UKnomad wrote:

I have the opportunity to buy either (not tempted to buy both!) for what appears to be a reasonable price.
What do those Hoggers who have experience of both prefer/recommend?
I currently have a Panasonic FX150 which is very good but I do hanker after the greater zoom for photographing wildlife etc.
Advice/experience welcomed please!

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I would go for the SX-50. I have had excellent results with it. There have been a number of posts stating the SX-60 is inferior to the SX-50 but I have to basis on which to judge. I find the advice on The Hog is usually pretty good. There are occasionally posts that show a lack of knowledge you have to be careful if you are going to spend money.

n3eg Loc: West coast USA

I am also told that the SX50 is better, and having held one briefly, I tend to agree.

You could also go with the Nikon P900...it doesn't have mega zoom, it has Ludicrous Zoom!

UKnomad Loc: England

PixelStan77 - thanks for the thought - going with the SX50 -sadly it doesn't seem that Canon sell the SX50 refurbished here in the UK

cameraman - Thanks-looking forward to being an SX50 Hogger!

n3eg - The Nikon P900 at 85 zoom is incredible....but sadly lacks RAW amazingly enough.

Chicopee Loc: NY State, USA

I have looked into the SX 50 and the SX 60 and I would give anything to own the SX 50 but you cannot find it unless you buy brand-new somewhere. And I don't want to pay an exorbitant amount. So if you ended up with the SX 50 you ended up with a good deal

Michael Hartley Loc: Deer Capital of Georgia

You really should be stepping away from the keyboard, and heading over to wherever the SX50 is, with some cash.

mkaplan519

I used to own an SX50 and when the SX60 came out I did some research to maybe upgrade.
It didn't pay. It seemed the SX50 photos were of better quality.

UKnomad Loc: England

Michael - thanks! Done so, got it....and beginning to snap!
mkaplan519 - Thanks - that does seem to be the consensus - the SX50 has the edge