Nikon S5200 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX50 HS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor.
Below you can see the S5200 and SX50 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S5200 and Canon SX50 HS Cameras
Nikon S5200 and Canon SX50 HS have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon S5200
or the
Canon SX50 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
