Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W
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Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the M (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M was launched 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M matches up against the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung HZ50W
M | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | May 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon M
HZ50W | M |
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Common features in the Canon M and Samsung HZ50W
M | HZ50W | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon M versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M compared to the HZ50W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M and HZ50W is 89 and 70 respectively.
Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and HZ50W.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger M is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Canon EOS M | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called | - | WB5500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-23 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $510 | $250 |