Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(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
- Announced January 2014

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS scores vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB50F
SX1 IS | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX1 IS
WB50F | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB50F
SX1 IS | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS against the WB50F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WB50F is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and WB50F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 lb) | 207g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $180 |