Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 15 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS grades vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides outer 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.