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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 D20 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 and Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 24 months after the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D20 grades versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung WB210

 D20 WB210 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon D20

 WB210 D20 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung WB210

 D20 WB210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D20 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D20 and the WB210.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and WB210.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher D20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung WB210
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $279