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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 13 months after the WB50F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS matches up against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX610 HS WB50F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX610 HS

 WB50F SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX610 HS WB50F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has got physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS against the WB50F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 270 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $214 $180