Érase un hombre a una nariz pegado, érase una nariz superlativa, érase una nariz sayón y escriba, érase un pez espada muy barbado.
Nadie está libre de pecado, y Canon menos. También este fabricante tiene en su catálogo ese segmento al que yo le tengo un cariño especial: las «superzooms» del tipo mientras más grande y más largo mejor. Si a eso le añadimos que esa nariz tan larga va delante de un diminutísimo sensor, y que además todo ese conjunto se factura a un precio «genuinamente Canon» de casi 500 dólares, os pido que no me pongáis en la dolorosa tesitura de tener que decir algo agradable sobre ella.
Si queréis saber más, Steve’s Digicams nos ofrece hoy su análisis completo de la Canon PowerShot SX50 HS y yo os pongo a continuación y como siempre en el formato habitual, las características de la maquinita y los «pros» y «contras» del análisis.
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Feature Set:
- 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
- Canon’s HS (High Sensitivity) System
- DIGIC 5 image processor
- 50x optical zoom (35mm equivalent of 24-1200 mm)
- True Lens-Shift Optical Image Stabilization
- Fast maximum aperture range of f/3.4-6.5
- 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD (461k pixels)
- High-resolution EVF (Electronic ViewFinder)
- Powerful manual pop-up flash unit
- Hot shoe for external speedlites
- Improved Smart AUTO (58 predefined shooting situations)
- Full 1080p HD video capture
- Intelligent IS
- Zoom framing assist button
- HDMI out
- SD card slot accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Li-ion power source (up to 400 shots)
Pros:
- 50x optical zoom is a great feature
- Zoom motor works fast, going from wide angle to full telephoto
- Popup flash provides good low light results
- Hot shoe also allows you to add an external flash if needed
- SX50 works well in fully automatic mode
- Camera is also a strong performer in manual and advanced modes
- Most of the camera’s control buttons are well placed and a good size
- Large right hand grip is comfortable to use
- Articulated LCD makes it easy to use the SX50 on a tripod
- Optical image stabilization is a must-have feature on an ultra-zoom camera
- Electronic viewfinder is nice feature to have
- Good image quality
- Separate battery charger included
- Menu structure can be customized, which is a great feature
- Shortcut button and customized settings on mode dial are great
- Full HD video mode
- Can customize the shooting information shown on the LCD or in the EVF
Cons:
- SX50 has smaller image sensor than what’s expected in this price range
- SX50’s response times are a bit choppy, depending on scene
- You’ll see «busy» on the screen more than you should between shots
- LCD screen is a little small
- Sharpness and image quality in EVF could be better
- SX50 doesn’t automatically switch between EVF and LCD when you lift camera to your eye
- Battery life should be better with such a thick battery
- Zoom motor moves through zoom range almost too fast; difficult to stop on desired telephoto setting
- Not enough of a «stop» between optical zoom and digital zoom settings
- Menus change depending on which shooting mode you’re using, which can be confusing
- Some commands are placed in odd menu categories
- No USB cable included
- Four-way control button is poorly designed and is too tight to the camera body
- High ISOs have excessive noise
Hale, ya estáis avisados.
