Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 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
- Released January 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Successor is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years after the ST90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS scores against the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung ST90
SX50 HS | ST90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX50 HS
ST90 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST90
SX50 HS | ST90 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS and the ST90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and ST90 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and ST90.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung ST90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-15 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $429 | $150 |