Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS scores against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB210
SX130 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX130 IS
WB210 | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB210
SX130 IS | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS and the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WB210 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and WB210.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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), 160 x 120 (15 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 308 gr (0.68 pounds) | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $279 |