Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB210
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
Canon A1200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
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Below, we will be matching up the Canon A1200 and Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was launched 6 months earlier than the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1200 matches up against the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung WB210
| A1200 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A1200
| WB210 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung WB210
| A1200 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the WB210.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and WB210.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon A1200 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average in class (174g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung WB210 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 200 photos | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $109 | $279 |