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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the WB350F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX610 HS WB350F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX610 HS

 WB350F SX610 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX610 HS WB350F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the WB350F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WB350F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $214 $260