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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX120 IS WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX120 IS

 WB35F SX120 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB35F

 SX120 IS WB35F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (285g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (285g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (194g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung WB35F
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