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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 13 months after the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX530 HS matches up against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX530 HS WB35F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX530 HS

 WB35F SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX530 HS WB35F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS against the WB35F.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and WB35F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
55
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $379 $130