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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 3 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX230 HS WB350F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX230 HS

 WB350F SX230 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX230 HS WB350F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the WB350F.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and WB350F.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
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manual focus
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $260