Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210
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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Announced July 2011

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon N100 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The N100 was announced 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 grades against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung WB210
N100 | WB210 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon N100
WB210 | N100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung WB210
N100 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check the Canon N100 and Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 vs the WB210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and WB210.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB210 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher N100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 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 | 330 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $349 | $279 |