Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST100

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades vs the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has physical dimensions 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 ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the ST100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and ST100 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and ST100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.