Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 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 SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB35F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

The SX120 IS was released 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX120 IS scores vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB35F
SX120 IS | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX120 IS
WB35F | SX120 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB35F
SX120 IS | WB35F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the WB35F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and WB35F is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WB35F.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB35F will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung WB35F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | 2 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $130 |