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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon S95
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung WB210

 S95 WB210 
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon S95

 WB210 S95 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung WB210

 S95 WB210 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
52
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung WB210
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