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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB350F
(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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 13 months after the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS scores vs the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX530 HS WB350F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX530 HS

 WB350F SX530 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX530 HS WB350F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the WB350F.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and WB350F.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
55
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $260