Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS grades against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS versus the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and HZ50W.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.