What is better than the Canon SX50 for a little more money
Sep 20, 2013 09:29:11 #
I am looking to buy a camera to replace a Sony DSC-HX20 with one that shoots RAW. I do not want an interchangeable lens camera. The Canon SX50 is my choice so far. It appears to be the best in comparisons in
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V/specs. I am willing to spend more Money and I am open to recommendations. The SLRs appear to be better in some respects but non have Image stabilization. I want the benefit of very high zoom, which I get now on the HX20, but the Canon SX50 is better. I want very high quality images that equal the SLRs and not the burden of multiple lenses.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V/specs. I am willing to spend more Money and I am open to recommendations. The SLRs appear to be better in some respects but non have Image stabilization. I want the benefit of very high zoom, which I get now on the HX20, but the Canon SX50 is better. I want very high quality images that equal the SLRs and not the burden of multiple lenses.
Sep 20, 2013 09:37:47 #
francis salzanop wrote:
I am looking to buy a camera to replace a Sony DSC... (show quote)
You will not find better bang for your buck than the Canon SX50. Anybody that has one loves it. $400.00 well spent. It won't equal a DSLR and a L series lens but how much money do you want to spend?
Sep 20, 2013 09:41:29 #
Sep 20, 2013 09:56:17 #
francis salzanop wrote:
I am looking to buy a camera to replace a Sony DSC... (show quote)
Francis, I enjoy my SX-50 more than any camera I've owned. Great for what many might call 'normal' use, and when you really want to get serious with zoom, raw, etc. it's got what you need. I have not used any of my DSLR equipment since buying the SX-50... no need to!
Sep 20, 2013 10:05:46 #
alf85
Loc: Northumberland, UK.
francis salzanop wrote:
I am looking to buy a camera to replace a Sony DSC... (show quote)
Have had my SX-50 for over a year, and i would recommend it too anyone.
Here is a photo of the moon i took a couple of nights ago.
Regards, Alf.
Sep 20, 2013 10:08:22 #
jmb6800
Loc: Amherst, MA USA
I've had my SX-50 for a month now and I'm still finding new things about it. Image quality is great, controls are easy and mostly intuitive, stabilization is super. Battery life is very good, and it's lightweight but heavy enough to feel solid. I was concerned about the electronic viewfinder because I wear glasses, but even that has proven to be quite usable. I took it to an airshow two days after I bought it, got some great shots of a B-17 from a little over a mile away and a couple of short HD vids of a P-51 buzzing the field. The zoom is smooth and easy, and that button on the side that zooms back to let you re-find your subject and then zoom back out to where you were before is a great touch. The price is right. It's my first Canon after decades of Nikons, and I'm perfectly pleased with this camera. It won't replace my DSLR for some things, but overall it's a darn fine camera.
Sep 20, 2013 11:16:52 #
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Sep 20, 2013 15:39:23 #
You can spend more money, but IMHO you cannot get a better camera than the SX50. Most of the more expensive ones are lacking some of the features of the SX50 and have very minor improvements in some areas.
My only desire for upgrading my SX50 is in finding out what the next version will have!! Looking forward to seeing what Canon comes up with next!!
My only desire for upgrading my SX50 is in finding out what the next version will have!! Looking forward to seeing what Canon comes up with next!!
Sep 21, 2013 06:37:12 #
lovitlots
Loc: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
There's a newer Sony version of the one you have with a 50x zoom lens. Some on here just recently posted some results and they were excellent. From what I've seen posted on here I thought the camera was better to the canon but at the very least equal too. Might be worth checking out.
Sep 21, 2013 07:06:19 #
Papa Joe wrote:
Francis, I enjoy my SX-50 more than any camera I've owned. Great for what many might call 'normal' use, and when you really want to get serious with zoom, raw, etc. it's got what you need. I have not used any of my DSLR equipment since buying the SX-50... no need to!
I agree with you, Papa Joe! Ditto on the comment!
Sep 21, 2013 07:10:23 #
francis salzanop wrote:
I am looking to buy a camera to replace a Sony DSC... (show quote)
Right now I don't think you can beat the SX50. Don't know what the Sony will be priced at and Sony is good. I can speak of my experience with the SX50 and it has been nothing but amazing. I find my self shooting it more than my Nikon D7000. :thumbup:
Sep 21, 2013 07:13:04 #
QuickShooter101
Loc: East
I was checking this camera out the other day and found this comparison . If you want to check it out , here is the address .. . http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_FZ200/verdict.shtml
Sep 21, 2013 07:46:37 #
Sep 21, 2013 08:19:22 #
I have SX50 and use it occasionally when I don't want to carry my full frame Canon DSLR. It's a nice camera. The main thing that I dislike is the amount of noise under low light conditions. Maybe I am spoiled by my DSLR but I do have issues with its noise. Otherwise it's a fine camera for the price.
francis salzanop wrote:
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