Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS against the HZ50W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.