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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • New Model is Canon SX510 HS
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 8 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 SX500 IS WB850F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 WB850F SX500 IS 
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 SX500 IS WB850F 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the WB850F.
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and WB850F is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and WB850F.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent SX500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
43
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (250 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
45
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
52
 amazing zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
60
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than average in class (250g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
46
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (195 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
49
 manual focus
 decently wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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 decently wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (250 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $599