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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 19 months later than the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung WB210

 A2500 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A2500

 WB210 A2500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung WB210

 A2500 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 compared to the WB210.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and WB210.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A2500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
56
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (174g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $279