Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 22 months after the HZ50W making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS scores versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.