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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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 SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SD1300 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WB50F SD1300 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SD1300 IS WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the WB50F.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price - $180