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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX400 IS HZ35W 
RevealedJuly 2014June 2010More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX400 IS

 HZ35W SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX400 IS HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS versus the HZ35W.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and HZ35W is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and HZ35W.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $300