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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 2 months after the WB50F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX700 HS grades versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX700 HS WB50F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX700 HS

 WB50F SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX700 HS WB50F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the WB50F.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
47
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $180