Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Launched January 2014
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX270 HS was revealed 9 months prior to the WB350F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS scores versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB350F
SX270 HS | WB350F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX270 HS
WB350F | SX270 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | March 2013 | More recent by 9 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB350F
SX270 HS | WB350F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the WB350F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and WB350F.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung WB350F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $284 | $260 |