Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung HZ50W
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ50W
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Revealed | June 2010 | May 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |