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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung WB50F
(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
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 23 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS grades against the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX240 HS WB50F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX240 HS

 WB50F SX240 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX240 HS WB50F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the WB50F.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and WB50F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
37
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (207g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $180