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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 4 months before the WB350F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX170 IS matches up against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX170 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX170 IS

 WB350F SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX170 IS WB350F 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS offers outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS and the WB350F.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (251g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $260