Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F
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![Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS/Canon-SX50-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Updated by Canon SX60 HS
(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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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung WB250F
SX50 HS | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX50 HS
WB250F | SX50 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB250F
SX50 HS | WB250F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same 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).
Check the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Samsung-WB250F-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Samsung-WB250F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Samsung-WB250F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Samsung-WB250F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |