Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB35F
SX1 IS | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX1 IS
WB35F | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 58 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB35F
SX1 IS | WB35F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |