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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD970 IS grades vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SD970 IS WB210 
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SD970 IS

 WB210 SD970 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB210

 SD970 IS WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the WB210.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and WB210.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Samsung WB210
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $279