Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS grades against the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.