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Samsung WB50F Black
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Canon PowerShot SX430 IS Black
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
| Bridge Camera |
For a lot of people, the Bridge camera is the perfect solution as it combines the portability of a compact camera while offering the full capability of a DSLR. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Samsung WB50F camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX430 IS camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Samsung WB50F video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX430 IS video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The WB50F is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The PowerShot SX430 IS is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the WB50F is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the PowerShot SX430 IS is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the WB50F. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the PowerShot SX430 IS. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Samsung, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the WB50F is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PowerShot SX430 IS is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Samsung provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Samsung camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Samsung WB50F is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon PowerShot SX430 IS is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Samsung has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity |
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Technical Specifications
| AC Adapter Included | - | Yes | |
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | NTSC, PAL | |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.1-6.3 | 3.5-6.8 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC | AAC-LC | |
| Audio System | - | Mono | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | - | 9 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | - | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | 1.3 - ∞ m | - | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ m | - | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Charger Included | - | Yes | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 195 shots | |
| Battery Technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | BP70A | NB-11LH | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Processor | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | - | |
| Bundled Software | - | CameraWindow DCMap UtilityImage Transfer Utility | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | Exif 2.3 | DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Type | Compact camera | Bridge camera | |
| Combined Zoom | - | 180 x | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| DC-in Jack | Yes | - | |
| Depth | 27.1 mm | 69.1 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 2 x | 4 x | |
| Display | LCD | TFT | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 " | 3 " | |
| Display Diagonal (metric) | - | 7.5 cm | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 460000 pixels | 230000 pixels | |
| External Flash Connector | - | Yes | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/4000 s | |
| Field Of View | - | 100 % | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 0.5 - 1.6 m | 1.3 - 2.7 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.2 - 4 m | 0.5 - 5 m | |
| Flash Recharging Time | 5 s | - | |
| Flash Sync-speed | - | 1/2000 s | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.3 - 51.6 mm | 4.3 - 193.5 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | TTL | |
| Hand Strap | - | Yes | |
| HD Type | HD | HD-Ready | |
| Height | 68 mm | 85.1 mm | |
| Image Editing | - | Resizing | |
| Image Formats Supported | GIF, JPG | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | - | DIGIC 4+ | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.760 x 4.290 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Internal Memory | 30 | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 100, 400, 800, 1600, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | 1600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 | 100 | |
| Languages Support | - | Multi | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 12/11 | |
| Light Exposure Control | Program AE | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Auto | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Live View | - | Yes | |
| Mac Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | |
| Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 1.3 - 2.5 m | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.05 - 0.8 m | - | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | - | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 6.3 | 6.8 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 288 mm | 1080 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels | 5152 x 3864 pixels | |
| Maximum Memory Card Size | 64 GB | - | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 16.2 MP | 20.5 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 3.1 | 3.5 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm | 24 mm | |
| Minimum Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz / AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2GHz / Power Mac G3 | - | |
| Minimum Storage Drive Space | 110 MB | - | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps | 25 fps | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | Yes | |
| Normal Focusing Range | 0.8 - ∞/2.5 - ∞ m | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 2.5 - ∞ m | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.8 - ∞ m | - | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | 1 | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 5 - 85 % | 10 - 90 % | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Optical Zoom | 12 x | 45 x | |
| Orientation Sensor | - | Yes | |
| Photo Effects | - | 1 | |
| Playback Zoom (max) | - | 10 x | |
| Power Source Type | Battery, USB | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 640x480@30fps | 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@25fps | |
| Scene Modes | Backlight, Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Landscape (scenery) | Fireworks, Portrait | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD | |
| Shooting Modes | - | Auto, Program | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 8 s | 15 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4608 x 3456, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 | 5152 x 3864, 2560 x 1920, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 5152 x 3432, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3856 x 3856, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 16.6 MP | - | |
| Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| USB Connector | - | Mini-USB B | |
| USB Port | - | Yes | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | MP4 | H.264, MP4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Voice Recording | Yes | - | |
| Weight | 157 g | 323 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | - | 323 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | - | b/g/n | |
| Width | 101 mm | 104.4 mm | |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Window | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home |
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