SX50

The Powershot SX50HS was released on Sept 17 2012

A beta release of CHDK is available for the Powershot SX50HS with either firmware version 1.00b or 1.00c from the Autobuild Server

Reviews and Specifications

The use of ver.req to determine your firmare version may not work. It is recommended you use the ACID utility to determine your firmware version.

Digic V image processor
12.1 megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor, 1/2.3 inch
50x wide-angle optical zoom lens 24- 1200mm, F3.4 - F6.5
operating system: DRYOS version 2.3, release #0051
Image stabilization (lens shift-type)
Display: 2.8 inch vari-angle LCD, 461,000 pixels
Electronic viewfinder 202.000 pixels
Built-in flash, hot-shoe for external flash
Video: 1920 x 1080 @24 fps, 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
HDMI output
Storage: SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-10L (battery and charger included)
Dimensions: 123 x 87 x 106 mm, Weight: 595g (with battery)

The ver.req file method is used to gather firmware information about this camera model.

Europe Version Header:

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

P-ID: 3259 PAL D

Fimrware Ver GM1.00B (1.0.0.0)

Adj Ver.009.010

DryOS operating system (ver 2.3 Rev #51)

Download location for firmware dumps:
→ P&S firmware dumps mirror

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