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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 7 months later than the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS grades against the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX520 HS WB35F 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2014More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX520 HS

 WB35F SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX520 HS WB35F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the WB35F.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WB35F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $219 $130