Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was announced 3 years before the WB210 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB210
A1100 IS | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A1100 IS
WB210 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB210
A1100 IS | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS against the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and WB210.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $160 | $279 |