Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F
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![Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS/Canon-SX20-IS-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB35F front Samsung WB35F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB35F/Samsung-WB35F-front.jpg)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Updated by Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX20 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS scores versus the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB35F
SX20 IS | WB35F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX20 IS
WB35F | SX20 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB35F
SX20 IS | WB35F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS vs the WB35F.
![Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Samsung-WB35F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and WB35F is 65 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Samsung-WB35F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and WB35F.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Samsung-WB35F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Samsung-WB35F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung WB35F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP70A |
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 |
Retail cost | $500 | $130 |