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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the WB2200F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX50 HS WB2200F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX50 HS

 WB2200F SX50 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX50 HS WB2200F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS features physical 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 WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS and the WB2200F.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and WB2200F is 65 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and WB2200F.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
45
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
58
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
25
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $429 $599