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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 4 years after the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX740 HS scores against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX740 HS WB350F 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2014More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB350F SX740 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX740 HS WB350F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS and the WB350F.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and WB350F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
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 All around 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 265 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $260