Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB700
SX120 IS | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX120 IS
WB700 | SX120 IS | |||
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Released | December 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB700
SX120 IS | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |