Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was brought out very close to the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS against the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and EX2F is 65 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and EX2F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier.