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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 2 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX210 IS grades vs the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX210 IS HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX210 IS

 HZ50W SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX210 IS HZ50W 
RevealedJune 2010May 2010Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the HZ50W.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $226 $250