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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB210

 A1100 IS WB210 
Display resolution115k1kSharper display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WB210 A1100 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB210

 A1100 IS WB210 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung WB210
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