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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX200 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB50F SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2009More recent by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX200 IS WB50F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS against the WB50F.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WB50F.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 247g (0.54 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $180