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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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 SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 7 months after the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS matches up against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX400 IS WB35F 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB35F SX400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB35F

 SX400 IS WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS vs the WB35F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WB35F is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and WB35F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $130