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| Predecessor: |
Canon SX40 HS
SX40 HS vs SX50 |
Nikon D7100
D7100 vs D7200 |
| Successor: |
Canon SX60
SX50 vs SX60 |
Nikon D7500
D7200 vs D7500 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | SX50 | D7200 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $449.99 | $1100.00 |
| Street Price: | $459.00 | $1,015.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2015-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
21.3 oz
(603 g)
includes batteries |
44.3 oz
(1,256 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.4 x
4.2 in. (123 x 87 x 106 mm) |
5.3 x
4.2 x
3.0 in. (136 x 107 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Toshiba | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 47 | 87 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.3 | 24.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 14.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 179 | 1,333 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4494 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit Raw (.CR2); RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 13.0 | 5.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30/120) 320x240 (30/240) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens; Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) | Nikkor AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR; 17 elements in 12 groups; including 1 ED glass and 1 aspherical element |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 1,200mm | 27 - 210mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 215mm | 18 - 140mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 50.00x | 7.78x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0 | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | 67mm (with optional adatper) | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500II DX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1 | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 80 - 6400 | Auto, 100-25600; Hi-1BW=51200, Hi-2BW=102400 (Black and White only) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom. Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto | Auto (2 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame) | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Custom (2), Sports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap), Movie Digest | Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Color Sketch, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction and Correction available | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.4m - 3.0m (T)) | Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe (E-TTL) | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, UHS-I compatible | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit Raw (.CR2); RAW+JPEG | .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | Optional: wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, USB 2.0, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.85 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.51 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 13.0 | 5.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 56 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.48 seconds | 0.17 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.41 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.97 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.222 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.341 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.55 seconds | 0.19 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.067 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 315 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1110 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | Nikon ViewNX-i CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3; Mac OS X v10.5+ | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Intelligent Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5 processor, improved AF speed, 1080p24 Full HD movies, 13 fps High-Speed Burst HQ mode, Zoom Framing Assist, 58 scene Smart Auto, 12-bit RAW+JPEG capture. | 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, improved low-light AF, Group-area AF mode, improved buffer depth, new Picture Controls, B&W up to ISO 102400, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC |
