Canon S95 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we will be looking at the Canon S95 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S95 scores against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S95 compared to the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S95 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.