Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX600 HS scores vs the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS versus the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.