Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB50F
SX20 IS | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX20 IS
WB50F | SX20 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB50F
SX20 IS | WB50F | |||
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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).
See the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |