Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX260 HS was introduced 19 months prior to the WB50F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS scores vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung WB50F
| SX260 HS | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX260 HS
| WB50F | SX260 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | June 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB50F
| SX260 HS | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS against the WB50F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WB50F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung WB50F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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 range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 207 grams (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 All around 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $349 | $180 |