Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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98 Imaging
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was released 19 months prior to the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS scores against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB700
SX200 IS | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX200 IS
WB700 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB700
SX200 IS | WB700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS and the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WB700.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung WB700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $300 |