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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 19 months before the WB35F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up against the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX260 HS WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX260 HS

 WB35F SX260 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2012Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX260 HS WB35F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior 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 WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the WB35F.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and WB35F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
includes face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (231g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (194g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 surface 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $130