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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 12 months before the WB50F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung WB50F

 ELPH 130 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon ELPH 130

 WB50F ELPH 130 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung WB50F

 ELPH 130 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 and the WB50F.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and WB50F.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 130 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 130 Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $180