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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX60 HS
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out at a similar time to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX50 HS scores vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX50 HS WB250F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX50 HS

 WB250F SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX50 HS WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS and the WB250F.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and WB250F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and WB250F.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (595g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
58
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $250