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Are Canon SX50 photos lacking something?
Sep 23, 2013 12:42:12 #
Hunter Lou 1947 wrote:
I know it sometimes takes a little longer to focus but if you take your time and keep focused on camera shack and your settings the real difference I see is the price at the check out when buying the camera or buying lenses for a DSL and the weight you have to carry around after.
Yes, but that was the problem by the time I got the camera focused my subject had flown away!!!
Sep 23, 2013 12:48:32 #
Yes, there are differences.
The thing I first notice is the DOF. Because of the small sensor, the DOF is not quite as narrow when compared to a DSLR.
There is more noise and the photos are not quite as crisp when compared to a DSLR using a similar focal length (35 mm equivalent). The noise and clarity are a trade-out for the convenience of the SX50. The SX50 enables one to possibly get photos you may have not gotten because your lens were not long enough.
If all you need are snapshots and photos for social media sites, cameras such as the SX50, may be all you need.
The thing I first notice is the DOF. Because of the small sensor, the DOF is not quite as narrow when compared to a DSLR.
There is more noise and the photos are not quite as crisp when compared to a DSLR using a similar focal length (35 mm equivalent). The noise and clarity are a trade-out for the convenience of the SX50. The SX50 enables one to possibly get photos you may have not gotten because your lens were not long enough.
If all you need are snapshots and photos for social media sites, cameras such as the SX50, may be all you need.
Sep 23, 2013 12:51:54 #
Mogul wrote:
I have used an Argoflex, Rollei and Mamiya TLR, bu... (show quote)
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Sep 23, 2013 12:54:29 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
I tend to agree. I carry a pocket sized P&S when my days' activities might include taking pictures, my Canon SX50 when it will include taking pictures, and a DSLR or Micro 4/3 when my day's activity is taking photos.
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Sep 23, 2013 14:09:37 #
Bill, I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but the SX50 sensor is not 1/1.7" as you posted. The bad news is that it is even smaller than that! Yup, it is the smallest teeny tiny little green box size at the very bottom of your graph @ 1/2.3 as are all "super zoom" cameras.
Regards, Jim
Regards, Jim
Bill Houghton wrote:
The SX50 - For what you get is well worth the money, but it does lack in many ways compared to a DSL, Low lite limitations for one. But as I mentioned for the Sensor size it does not have the zip of a larger DSL sensor. Remember it's only 1/1.7 inches, that is the little orange box on the graph. A great lens, a great snap shot camera.
Sep 23, 2013 14:20:06 #
I only know what it says in the reviews I've been reading, I not about to try and measure the one my camera. LOL
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/09/17/Canon-releases-PowerShot-G15-12MP-enthusiast-compact-with-F1-8-2-8-lens-and-SX50-HS-with-50X-zoom
There wording.
The PowerShot G15 features a new Canon 1/1.7-type high-sensitivity CMOS sensor that offers even greater light gathering abilities than its predecessor, resulting in outstanding flexibility during low light shooting.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/09/17/Canon-releases-PowerShot-G15-12MP-enthusiast-compact-with-F1-8-2-8-lens-and-SX50-HS-with-50X-zoom
There wording.
The PowerShot G15 features a new Canon 1/1.7-type high-sensitivity CMOS sensor that offers even greater light gathering abilities than its predecessor, resulting in outstanding flexibility during low light shooting.
Sep 23, 2013 14:27:48 #
jimsz wrote:
Yup, it is the smallest teeny tiny little green box size at the very bottom of your graph @ 1/2.3 as are all "super zoom" cameras.
Some of the Fuji bridge cameras have bigger sensors - 2/3" if I remember right.
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Sep 23, 2013 14:29:51 #
Once again, the DSLR vs bridge camera war is raging on. One thing for sure; the Canon SX50 does not lack an affordable price tag
Sep 23, 2013 14:50:10 #
R.G. Note I said all "super zoom" cameras, not "bridge cameras". There is a difference between them and presently, the only way technology will allow these extreme zoom ranges while keeping the overall size/cost down is by utilizing the smallest sensor size of 1/2.3.
You are correct on the 2/3 sensor sizes, but those are not "super zoom" cameras.
Regards, Jim
You are correct on the 2/3 sensor sizes, but those are not "super zoom" cameras.
Regards, Jim
R.G. wrote:
Some of the Fuji bridge cameras have bigger sensors - 2/3" if I remember right.
Sep 23, 2013 14:52:32 #
Bill, look closely at the camera model you are posting about. It is the G15, not the SX50 that is the small sensor "super zoom" camera that I am talking about.
Regards, Jim
Regards, Jim
Bill Houghton wrote:
I only know what it says in the reviews I've been ... (show quote)
Sep 23, 2013 14:58:37 #
This is what it says The G15 is the SX50HS. Refreshed.
Photokina 2012: Canon has refreshed its G-series enthusiast compact with the G15, and created the implausible SX50 HS.
Wait, your right, the bottom line in the first paragraph. I better not drop the camera, I'll never find my senors again. LOL
Photokina 2012: Canon has refreshed its G-series enthusiast compact with the G15, and created the implausible SX50 HS.
Wait, your right, the bottom line in the first paragraph. I better not drop the camera, I'll never find my senors again. LOL
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Sep 23, 2013 15:11:51 #
jimsz wrote:
You are correct on the 2/3 sensor sizes, but those are not "super zoom" cameras.
Just paid the Fuji site a quick visit and, yes, the 2/3 sensors are not in the super zoom cameras. But the HS50 has a 1/2" sensor - which is slightly bigger than the usual compact sensor size.
(Noticed two new X series cameras while I was there. Must go back and check them out).
(EDIT Noticed the X-S1 when I went back. 26X optical zoom and a 2/3" sensor. Maybe nowadays 26X isn't "Super" enough lol).
Sep 23, 2013 17:16:48 #
Mogul wrote:
I was just going to say that but you beat me to it.I have used an Argoflex, Rollei and Mamiya TLR, bu... (show quote)
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Sep 23, 2013 17:39:31 #
peta wrote:
Never heard of the Panasonic SX60. Could you supply a link?I have a Canon sx50 as well as a Panasonic Lumix FS24( which I have just traded in )
I find the Canon is not user friendly and the pictures not as ''WOW' as the Panasonic. I have just ordered the Panasonic SX 60 as I firmly believe the Leica lens gives better results.
I find the Canon is not user friendly and the pictures not as ''WOW' as the Panasonic. I have just ordered the Panasonic SX 60 as I firmly believe the Leica lens gives better results.
Sep 23, 2013 17:49:47 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
Bill, I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head. The smaller sensor than a cropped or FF DSLR plus shooting over 600 iSO could be the reason for the comparatively flat images. Also there may be soft spots in the zoom range. I have the SX50 and feel the same as the OP. I prefer to use my Nikons when taking serious pictures. The SX just doesn't have the sensor size to give the picture any depth.
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