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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung WB50F

 S200 WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon S200

 WB50F S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung WB50F

 S200 WB50F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
64
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung WB50F
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