Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB50F

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

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.

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

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.