Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 16 months before the WB35F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS scores against the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the WB35F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and WB35F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and WB35F.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.