Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB750

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 17 months later than the WB750 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX50 HS grades against the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS against the WB750.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and WB750 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and WB750.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to provide more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.