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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 5 years before the WB35F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX1 IS WB35F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB35F SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 58 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB35F

 SX1 IS WB35F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS vs the WB35F.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WB35F is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and WB35F.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
57
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $130