Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.