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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the WB210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS matches up against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX1 IS WB210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB210 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2009Newer by 28 months
Display size3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX1 IS WB210 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS against the WB210.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and WB210 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and WB210.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (174g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
57
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 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 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $279