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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX410 IS HZ50W 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2010Fresher by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX410 IS

 HZ50W SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX410 IS HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the HZ50W.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and HZ50W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and HZ50W.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 185 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $250