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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 4 months before the WB50F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX170 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX170 IS

 WB50F SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX170 IS WB50F 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the WB50F.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $180