Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210
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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Launched November 2010
- Previous Model is Canon S90
- Successor is Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Released July 2011

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The S95 was introduced 7 months before the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S95 matches up vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung WB210
S95 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon S95
WB210 | S95 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | November 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung WB210
S95 | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S95 against the WB210.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and WB210.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S95 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | - | Single |
Launch cost | $495 | $279 |