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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX120 IS scores against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB700

 SX120 IS WB700 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX120 IS

 WB700 SX120 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2010August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB700

 SX120 IS WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the WB700.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and WB700 is 87 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and WB700.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB700 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (285 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (285g)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (285g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) -
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $300