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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX130 IS WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WB210 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX130 IS WB210 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others in class (308g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung WB210
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