Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB350F
SX20 IS | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX20 IS
WB350F | SX20 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB350F
SX20 IS | WB350F | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WB350F is 65 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |