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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 10 months later than the WB210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX150 IS WB210 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WB210 SX150 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX150 IS WB210 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the WB210.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and WB210.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
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 life 130 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $279