Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB50F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and WB50F is 87 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and WB50F.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.