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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SD4500 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WB350F SD4500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SD4500 IS WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the WB350F.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and WB350F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung WB350F
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $260