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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX270 HS scores vs the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB700

 SX270 HS WB700 
AnnouncedMarch 2013December 2010Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX270 HS

 WB700 SX270 HS 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB700

 SX270 HS WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS against the WB700.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and WB700.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB700
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
61
lighter than others (233 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung WB700
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) -
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
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