Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 9 months earlier than the WB350F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the WB350F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WB350F.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind in sensor technology.