Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 11 months prior to the WB50F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS and the WB50F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and WB50F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.