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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 9 months after the WB50F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX60 HS scores versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX60 HS WB50F 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX60 HS

 WB50F SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX60 HS WB50F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS and the WB50F.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and WB50F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and WB50F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX60 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (650g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (650g)
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-16 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $549 $180