Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung MV800

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 17 months later than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX50 HS scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS against the MV800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and MV800 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and MV800.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.