Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX50 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and Galaxy Camera is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.