Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 11 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX50 HS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.