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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the WB35F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX730 HS WB35F 
RevealedApril 2017January 2014More recent by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB35F SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX730 HS WB35F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the WB35F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and WB35F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes 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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $130