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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SX50 HS was revealed 2 months earlier than the NX1100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung NX1100

 SX50 HS NX1100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon SX50 HS

 NX1100 SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX1100

 SX50 HS NX1100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2013Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the NX1100.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and NX1100 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and NX1100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography details
Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (595g)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography details
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (595g)
34
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX1100
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung NX1100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-15 2013-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 179 852
Other
Battery life 315 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $429 $600