Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung CL5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX50 HS grades against the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and CL5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and CL5.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX50 HS will show greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.