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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX130 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX130 IS

 WB350F SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX130 IS WB350F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the WB350F.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and WB350F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and WB350F.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
61
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $260