Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93
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55 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Updated by Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced April 2011

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was unveiled 22 months later than the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung ST93
SX50 HS | ST93 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX50 HS
ST93 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST93
SX50 HS | ST93 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS against the ST93.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and ST93 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and ST93.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-15 | 2011-04-20 |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
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 All around 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $429 | - |