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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 HS
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX700 HS grades vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX700 HS HZ50W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2010More recent by 47 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX700 HS

 HZ50W SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX700 HS HZ50W 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the HZ50W.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and HZ50W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and HZ50W.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $250