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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX270 HS WB350F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX270 HS

 WB350F SX270 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2013More recent by 9 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX270 HS WB350F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (233g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (276g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung WB350F
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