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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX30 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 4 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX20 IS WB50F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX20 IS

 WB50F SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX20 IS WB50F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS features external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the WB50F.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $180