Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS scores against the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HZ50W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.