Canon N vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon N vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2014
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon N and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe N was brought out 12 months prior to the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N matches up vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung WB50F
| N | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon N
| WB50F | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung WB50F
| N | WB50F |
|---|
Canon N vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N has external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the N and the WB50F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon N vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and WB50F.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon N vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung WB50F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 207g (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-9L | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $180 |