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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD960 IS scores vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SD960 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB350F SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SD960 IS WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the WB350F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and WB350F.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB350F
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 model NB-4L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $260