Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced January 2009
- Successor is Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Introduced July 2011

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was revealed 3 years before the WB210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS grades versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung WB210
SX10 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX10 IS
WB210 | SX10 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB210
SX10 IS | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).
Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the WB210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and WB210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and WB210.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $275 | $279 |