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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the WB35F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX610 HS grades against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX610 HS WB35F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX610 HS

 WB35F SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX610 HS WB35F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the WB35F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
68
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
lighter than others in class (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
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) 1280 x 720
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $214 $130