Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ50W
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Released May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
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Lets look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX10 IS was revealed 15 months prior to the HZ50W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung HZ50W
| SX10 IS | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX10 IS
| HZ50W | SX10 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ50W
| SX10 IS | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and HZ50W is 65 and 70 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $275 | $250 |