Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was manufactured about the same time to the WB210 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB210
SD4500 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SD4500 IS
WB210 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB210
SD4500 IS | WB210 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the WB210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and WB210.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $279 |