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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 3 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX230 HS WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX230 HS

 WB35F SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX230 HS WB35F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the WB35F.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and WB35F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (194g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $130