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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SD1200 IS WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WB210 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB210

 SD1200 IS WB210 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
25
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung WB210
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