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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched July 2014
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 2 years after the WB750 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS scores against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB750

 SX400 IS WB750 
RevealedJuly 2014September 2011More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB750 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB750

 SX400 IS WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS and the WB750.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WB750 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and WB750.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB750 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
40
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $339