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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 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
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX150 IS HZ50W 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX150 IS

 HZ50W SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX150 IS HZ50W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the HZ50W.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and HZ50W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX150 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (130 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 gr (0.67 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
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 life 130 shots -
Type of battery AA -
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 SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $250