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Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was introduced 18 months before the WB210 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A490 grades versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Samsung WB210

 A490 WB210 
Screen resolution115k1kClearer screen (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A490

 WB210 A490 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Samsung WB210

 A490 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A490 against the WB210.

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and WB210.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
16
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A490 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A490Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A490 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 115k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 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 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $279