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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX400 IS grades against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 SX400 IS WB850F 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB850F SX400 IS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB850F

 SX400 IS WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS against the WB850F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WB850F is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 313g (0.69 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $599