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Canon Powershot SX50 HS Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Electronic View Finder
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
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Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Canon Powershot SX50 HS is a Large Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 12 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 80-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 80-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 12 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to at 240 DPI.
A builtin Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Canon Powershot SX50 HS to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/2000 to 15s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/2000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Canon Powershot SX50 HS features a Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. Manual Focus is also available.
A single control-dial on this camera makes it easy to use semi-automatic modes by adjusting the current exposure parameter directly This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. Framing on the Canon Powershot SX50 HS is performed via a Built-in EVF with 200K Pixels. This EVF shows 100% coverage.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot SX50 HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 6400 | Shutter-Speed | 1/2000 - 15s |
| Lens | 24 - 1200mm F/3.4 - 6.5 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 0 (w) / 1.3m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | 49mm | Focus System | Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Manual Focus Bracketing, 3 frames, 3 step sizes. |
| Viewfinder Type | Built-in EVF | Viewfinder Size | 200K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Display Attachment | Rotating | Display Size | 460K Pixels 2.8" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | 7Portrait, Smooth Skin, High Speed Burst, Handheld Night, Snow, Fireworks, Panorama Assist |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Face-Detection | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 2.2 FPS, 10 JPEG *0.9 FPS with autofocus. Up to 13 FPS at reduced resolution. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Shots @ 0-30s |
| Command Dials | 1 | DOF Preview | No |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | 1 Axis | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Wired | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 5.5 - 3m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS 16:9 *Also 640x480 @ 120 FPS and 320x240 @ 240 FPS High-Speed video. | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 335 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 123 x 88 x 106mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 595g |
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Canon SX50 HS Facts
Large digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 12 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 80-6400 |
| 50X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/2000-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| Unknown Size Built-in EVF 200K Pixels | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| 1 Axis Digital Level | Spot-Metering |
| 2.2 FPS Drive, 10 Images | Hot-Shoe |
| 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 2.8" LCD 460K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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