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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung NX100

 SX50 HS NX100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon SX50 HS

 NX100 SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100

 SX50 HS NX100 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the NX100.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and NX100 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and NX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX100 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (420 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
good battery power (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (420 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
58
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
31
has image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung NX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-15 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 62
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.7
DXO Low light rating 179 563
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $386