Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the WB350F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and WB350F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.