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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 3 years before the WB35F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX220 HS scores against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX220 HS WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX220 HS

 WB35F SX220 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB35F

 SX220 HS WB35F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS and the WB35F.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and WB35F.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
60
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (194g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
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 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $130