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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 5 years after the WB850F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB850F

 SX730 HS WB850F 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB850F SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB850F

 SX730 HS WB850F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the WB850F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WB850F.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $599