Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced December 2010
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX400 IS was introduced 3 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB700
SX400 IS | WB700 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | December 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX400 IS
WB700 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB700
SX400 IS | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS against the WB700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and WB700 is 81 and 98 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WB700.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung WB700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 190 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $229 | $300 |