Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

The S200 was launched 2 months after the WB50F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S200 scores versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung WB50F
S200 | WB50F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon S200
WB50F | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung WB50F
S200 | WB50F | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S200 against the WB50F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and WB50F.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB50F will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 207 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $293 | $180 |