Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung NX100
SX50 HS | NX100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon SX50 HS
NX100 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100
SX50 HS | NX100 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung NX100 | |
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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 |