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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 6 months before the WB350F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX160 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX160 IS

 WB350F SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX160 IS WB350F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the WB350F.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB350F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WB350F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average (291g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 life 380 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $260