Canon S100 vs Samsung WB210

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S100 and Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was released 6 months later than the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S100 scores against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S100 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S100 and the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and WB210.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.