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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years after the HZ50W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX530 HS HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2010More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX530 HS

 HZ50W SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX530 HS HZ50W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS and the HZ50W.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and HZ50W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX530 HS to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
55
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $250