Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB50F
SX200 IS | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX200 IS
WB50F | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB50F
SX200 IS | WB50F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |