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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX220 HS WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX220 HS

 WB50F SX220 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB50F

 SX220 HS WB50F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WB50F.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WB50F.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon SX220 HS Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $180