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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 2 years later than the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS scores versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX720 HS WB50F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX720 HS

 WB50F SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX720 HS WB50F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WB50F.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WB50F.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
67
lighter than competition (270 grams)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $379 $180