Canon S110 vs Samsung WB210

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S110 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was announced 15 months after the WB210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S110 matches up against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S110 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S110 compared to the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB210 will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S110 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.