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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
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
  • Announced July 2011
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung WB210

 N100 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k1kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon N100

 WB210 N100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung WB210

 N100 WB210 
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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Samsung WB210
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (289g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
has touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (289g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
34
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (289g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung WB210
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