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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 2 years after the WB50F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX420 IS matches up against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX420 IS WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX420 IS

 WB50F SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX420 IS WB50F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the WB50F.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and WB50F is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
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 195 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $180