Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB350F

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.

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.

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.

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.