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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX130 IS grades vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX130 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX130 IS

 WB50F SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX130 IS WB50F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers external dimensions 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the WB50F.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and WB50F is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
61
lighter than competitors (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 308 gr (0.68 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $180