SX40 vs SX50
Oct 4, 2012 11:17:00 #
I am curious as to what the members think. I shoot a variaty of things from my grandkids just everyday shots, scenery, kids sports (soccer, baseball). I can't make up my mind if I want the SX40 or SX50. I see advantages of both.
Oct 4, 2012 11:39:02 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
The advantage of course is the extra 10X on the lens... And the disavantage might be the same... With the 40 on full tele you can still hand hold the camera and get excelland results... with the 50 , who knows...
Oct 5, 2012 14:50:11 #
Grandpa wrote:
I am curious as to what the members think. I shoot a variaty of things from my grandkids just everyday shots, scenery, kids sports (soccer, baseball). I can't make up my mind if I want the SX40 or SX50. I see advantages of both.
I have the SX40 and am glad I bought it over a year ago. The major differences I see in these 2 cameras are, one, the extra reach with the SX50 and, two, the SX50 is RAW capable (but some will tell you there is an application you can get and download onto the SX40 that will allow it to take RAW photos). Other than that, they both should give you about the same results. Having said that, you can get the SX40 for about $130 - $150 cheaper than the SX50. So the practical buy is to get the SX40 unless you absolutely need RAW and a further reach on your lens.
Oct 5, 2012 16:40:05 #
Totally agree with BuckeyeBilly..But if I was buying one of these two I would test them both instore and see if the SX50 is worth the extra money..Handheld on maximum zoom hmm I would have to witness this..
Oct 5, 2012 19:51:27 #
I had a SX40 for a year, then sold it to get the new model. Unless you are really into avian photography, you might as well save the extra cash and go with the SX40. They are both excellent cameras, and the SX40 will give better performance in low light conditions.
As to how well the hand held stabilization works, see the attached photos, taken at max wide angle, then around 50 power magnification, and finally at 200 power digital. The final photo is the very top of the center tree. Not bad for hand held. The SX40 will give similar results, but with just a bit less magnification.
As to how well the hand held stabilization works, see the attached photos, taken at max wide angle, then around 50 power magnification, and finally at 200 power digital. The final photo is the very top of the center tree. Not bad for hand held. The SX40 will give similar results, but with just a bit less magnification.
Oct 5, 2012 20:45:31 #
suresa wrote:
I had a SX40 for a year, then sold it to get the n... (show quote)
What about speed - for focus and continuous shooting? Is the SX50 noticeably faster than the SX40?
Oct 6, 2012 04:56:02 #
Have not tried continuous shooting as yet, but the speed of focus has been substantially increased. Much less "hunting" for focus, and this translates into fewer missed shots
Oct 6, 2012 11:09:33 #
suresa wrote:
Have not tried continuous shooting as yet, but the speed of focus has been substantially increased. Much less "hunting" for focus, and this translates into fewer missed shots
Thanks! I wasn't sure if the SX50 offered enough improvement to make me give up the SX40, but it sounds like it does. :)
Nov 6, 2012 03:51:34 #
BuckeyeBilly wrote:
quote=Grandpa I am curious as to what the members... (show quote)
The SX50 has also cut the shot-to-shot time by almost 50% !!
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