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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS grades versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX20 IS WB350F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX20 IS

 WB350F SX20 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX20 IS WB350F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS and the WB350F.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WB350F is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (276g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
50
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
34
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $260