Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2014
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX1 IS was introduced 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB350F
SX1 IS | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX1 IS
WB350F | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | March 2009 | More modern by 58 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB350F
SX1 IS | WB350F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS vs the WB350F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and WB350F is 64 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and WB350F.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $260 |