Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 13 months after the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS offers outside 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) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and WB850F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.