Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2014

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was launched 2 years later than the WB350F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung WB350F
SX420 IS | WB350F | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX420 IS
WB350F | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB350F
SX420 IS | WB350F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS vs the WB350F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and WB350F is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and WB350F.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung WB350F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 195 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $260 |