Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.