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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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
Samsung ST93
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung ST93

 SX50 HS ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2011Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX50 HS

 ST93 SX50 HS 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST93

 SX50 HS ST93 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
39
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (595g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung ST93
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 -