Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX50 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.