Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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
- Released July 2011
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD1200 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB210
SD1200 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SD1200 IS
WB210 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB210
SD1200 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the WB210.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and WB210.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $279 |