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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Samsung WB50F
(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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 7 months later than the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX400 IS WB50F 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2014More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB50F SX400 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX400 IS WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the WB50F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WB50F is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (207g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
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