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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX200 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB350F SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009More recent by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX200 IS WB350F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (247g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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