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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Earlier 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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS grades versus the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX740 HS WB50F 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2014Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB50F SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX740 HS WB50F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the WB50F.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and WB50F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
48
focusing manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
75
lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery life (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (265 shots)
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 299 grams (0.66 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $180