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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 8 years after the HZ50W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX70 HS grades vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX70 HS HZ50W 
ReleasedSeptember 2018May 2010More modern by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX70 HS

 HZ50W SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX70 HS HZ50W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS vs the HZ50W.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and HZ50W is 63 and 70 respectively.

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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
55
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 images -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $250