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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX270 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 9 months prior to the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS grades versus the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX280 HS WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX280 HS

 WB35F SX280 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2013More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX280 HS WB35F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior 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) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the WB35F.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WB35F.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
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manual focus
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (233g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (194g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $325 $130