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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 14 months after the WB50F making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX410 IS scores against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX410 IS WB50F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX410 IS

 WB50F SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX410 IS WB50F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the WB50F.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WB50F is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and WB50F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (185 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (185 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $180