Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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
- Released May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was released 5 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS scores versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung HZ50W
SX420 IS | HZ50W | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | May 2010 | Fresher by 70 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX420 IS
HZ50W | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung HZ50W
SX420 IS | HZ50W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing 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 SX420 IS and Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS and the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and HZ50W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and HZ50W.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 426 gr (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 | 195 pictures | - |
Battery format | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $250 |