Canon SX170 IS with Samsung WB35F Comparison

Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB35F Main Features

  • August, 2013
  • January, 2014
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-448 mm (16x) F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-288 mm (12x) F3.1-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 108 x 71 x 44 mm, 251g.
  • 101 x 61 x 28 mm, 194g.
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Canon SX170 IS Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
42
Value for money score
59
Portability score
93
Overall score
41

Samsung WB35F Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
33
Value for money score
51
Portability score
96
Overall score
33

Samsung WB35F with Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX170 IS with Samsung WB35F. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX170 IS was released in 2013, and Samsung WB35F in 2014. WB35F is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX170 IS 1 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (PowerShot SX170 IS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Samsung WB35F, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Canon SX170 IS has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX170 IS has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX170 IS WB35F
Brand Canon Samsung
Model PowerShot SX170 IS WB35F
Announced August, 2013 January, 2014
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 300 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-6LH BP70A
Physical
Weight 251 g 194 g
Physical Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44 mm 101 x 61 x 28 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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