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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS grades versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX50 HS WB35F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX50 HS

 WB35F SX50 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX50 HS WB35F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS and the WB35F.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and WB35F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (595g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
58
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $429 $130