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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 13 months after the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 130 matches up against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung WB850F

 ELPH 130 WB850F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon ELPH 130

 WB850F ELPH 130 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung WB850F

 ELPH 130 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the WB850F.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and WB850F.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 130 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition (250g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung WB850F
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Samsung WB850F
Other name IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 190 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $599