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Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon G3 X versus Samsung HZ50W, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and HZ50W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was revealed 5 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G3 X matches up vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Samsung HZ50W

 G3 X HZ50W 
IntroducedJune 2015May 2010Fresher by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon G3 X

 HZ50W G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Samsung HZ50W

 G3 X HZ50W 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G3 X comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G3 X and the HZ50W.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and HZ50W is 60 and 70 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and HZ50W.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G3 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
73
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
59
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
65
weather proof
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
bad battery power (300 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
63
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
69
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $849 $250