Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 19 months earlier than the WB350F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS grades against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the WB350F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WB350F.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.