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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 23 months prior to the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX240 HS WB350F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX240 HS

 WB350F SX240 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX240 HS WB350F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the WB350F.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and WB350F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
61
lighter than average in class (224g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 Overall 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 life 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $260