Canon N vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Released January 2014

Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon N versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The N was launched 12 months before the WB350F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N matches up against the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung WB350F
N | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon N
WB350F | N | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung WB350F
N | WB350F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N has exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Canon N versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N against the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and WB350F.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung WB350F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 200 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $260 |