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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon XC10 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB50F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was unveiled 16 months after the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the XC10 matches up vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung WB50F

 XC10 WB50F 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014More modern by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon XC10

 WB50F XC10 
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB50F

 XC10 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the XC10 against the WB50F.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WB50F is 54 and 92 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher XC10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
has focus via touch
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
43
has focus via touch
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW support
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon XC10Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung WB50F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-08 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 20000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 gr (2.29 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 ID LP-E6N BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,599 $180