The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is a 12.1 megapixel PowerShot model camera made by Canon. It features a large built-in 50ÃÂ zoom lens which is equivalent to a focal length of 24-1200mm. Succeeding the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS, it was announced in October 2012. It was succeeded by the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS in September 2014.