Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS scores versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.