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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 3 years before the WB210 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD960 IS grades against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SD960 IS WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB210 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB210

 SD960 IS WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS and the WB210.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and WB210.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB210
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $279