Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 9 months prior to the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and WB50F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.