Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB50F

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.