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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB210 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was launched 23 months prior to the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX120 IS grades versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX120 IS WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX120 IS

 WB210 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX120 IS WB210 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS vs the WB210.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and WB210 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and WB210.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB210 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 285g (0.63 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $279