Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Announced January 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Successor is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Additionally Known as Wi-Fi

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
SX50 HS | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX50 HS
Galaxy Camera | SX50 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
SX50 HS | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called as | - | Wi-Fi |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-15 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $429 | $450 |