Canon S90 vs Samsung WB50F

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon S90 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S90 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S90 grades against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon S90 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon S90 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S90 compared to the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WB50F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S90 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB50F will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.