Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was released 9 months earlier than the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS scores versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB35F
SX270 HS | WB35F | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX270 HS
WB35F | SX270 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2013 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB35F
SX270 HS | WB35F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS against the WB35F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and WB35F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung WB35F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $284 | $130 |