Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 3 years after the WB50F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX730 HS grades vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.