Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB350F

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.