• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX50 advantages over Canon SX600 HS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    117g vs 188g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX600 HS advantages over Sony WX50

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    450 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony W650

Sony WX50
Sony W650
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony W650

Canon SX600 HS
Sony W650
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W650

Compared to Sony WX70

Sony WX50
Sony WX70
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70

Canon SX600 HS
Sony WX70
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony WX50
Samsung MV900F
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Samsung MV900F

Canon SX600 HS
Samsung MV900F
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Sony WX300

Sony WX50
Sony WX300
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony WX300

Canon SX600 HS
Sony WX300
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX300

Compared to Canon SX610 HS

Sony WX50
Canon SX610 HS
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Sony WX50 vs Canon SX610 HS

Canon SX600 HS
Canon SX610 HS
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

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