Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 10 months before the NX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS vs the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and NX300 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind in sensor technology.