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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 8 years after the HZ50W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung HZ50W

 SX740 HS HZ50W 
AnnouncedJuly 2018May 2010More modern by 101 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Canon SX740 HS

 HZ50W SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ50W

 SX740 HS HZ50W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS and the HZ50W.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and HZ50W.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ50W
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 265 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $250