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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 6 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX10 IS scores vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX10 IS WB50F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX10 IS

 WB50F SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX10 IS WB50F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS and the WB50F.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
39
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (600 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
34
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
52
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others (600g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $275 $180