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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
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
  • Announced January 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX1 IS WB50F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB50F SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2009More modern by 58 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX1 IS WB50F 
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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
57
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (615 grams)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB50F
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