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Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon S110
Samsung WB350F
(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
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Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon S120 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was brought out at a similar time to the WB350F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S120 matches up against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung WB350F

 S120 WB350F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon S120

 WB350F S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung WB350F

 S120 WB350F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S120 and the WB350F.

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
67
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (217g)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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