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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 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 SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 2 years after the WB35F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX720 HS WB35F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX720 HS

 WB35F SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX720 HS WB35F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS against the WB35F.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and WB35F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $130