Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX50 HS scores vs the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features outer measurements 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 ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the ST6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and ST6500 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and ST6500.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.