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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX1 IS WB350F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB350F SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2009More modern by 58 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX1 IS WB350F 
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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (615 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (615 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (615g)
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB350F
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