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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the WB35F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX510 HS WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX510 HS

 WB35F SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX510 HS WB35F 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS against the WB35F.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WB35F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and WB35F.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
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 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $130