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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 4 years later than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX70 HS WB50F 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX70 HS

 WB50F SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX70 HS WB50F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS versus the WB50F.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WB50F is 63 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
55
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
64
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
64
relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photographs -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $550 $180