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Canon Super Zoom Camera: PowerShot SX50 with 50x Optical Zoom
New Canon Super Zoom is World's First 50x Optical Zoom Camera
Want a camera that can get you closer to the action? Then take a look at the new Canon PowerShot SX50. The SX50 is the world's first 50x optical zoom camera, capable of zooming from wide-angle 24mm to an amazing 1200mm (35mm equivalent). The 12.1 MP camera is a big step up from Canon's previous super zoom leader, the SX40, which has a 35x super zoom, and it knocks Nikon's Coolpix P510 out of the top spot as the compact camera with the longest zoom lens. Here's more about this new SLR-style bridge camera from Canon.
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Canon Super Zoom PowerShot SX50CHECK PRICE
- World's first 50x Optical Zoom 24mm Wide-Angle Image Stabilized Lens (24mm to 1200mm equivalent)
- 1080p Full HD Video With One-Touch Movie Recording
- 12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor
- High-speed Burst up to 13 fps for a maximum of 10 frames
- Built-in Hot Shoe Allows Use of Optional Speedlites
Meet the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS - 12.1 MP with amazing 50x optical zoom
The Canon PowerShot SX50 is designed as a bridge camera for people wanting more control without making the jump to a full DSLR. It features the Canon HS SYSTEM and the Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor, which boosts low-light performance and produces less noise. Those who like to shoot RAW images will be pleased to know it offers RAW support. Other features include ISO 80 to 6400, f/f/3.4 to f/6.5, a 2.8-inch LCD with 461,000 dots, and shutter speeds from 1 - 1/2000 second.
How Close Can You Get? - Take a look at this video
An Earlier Model from Canon - SX40 with 35x optical zoom
The SX50 is Canon's latest super zoom compact camera, replacing the SX40. The SX50 eclipses the SX40 in optical zoom and some other features, but one thing the SX40 has going for it is a faster aperture. The SX40 is has a range of f/2.7 to f/5.8 versus the SX50's range of f/3.4 to f/6.5.
Canon's Super Zoom SX50 is Significantly Smaller Than DSLRs Such as the 7D
Another Amazing Super Zoom Camera - Nikon P510 with 42x optical zoom
Until Canon came along and knocked them out of position, the Nikon Coolpix P510 had the honor of being the compact camera with the world's longest zoom lens. Though it no longer can make that claim, the P510 does have a larger LCD screen and higher megapixel count than the Canon.
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