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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 3 years later than the WB350F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX730 HS WB350F 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2014Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB350F SX730 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX730 HS WB350F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the WB350F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and WB350F.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
72
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings 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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $260