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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 4 months after the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX130 IS HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX130 IS

 HZ50W SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX130 IS HZ50W 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the HZ50W.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and HZ50W is 85 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $250