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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX710 HS WB50F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX710 HS

 WB50F SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX710 HS WB50F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the WB50F.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and WB50F.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 207 grams (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 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 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $180