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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX160 IS grades against the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 SX160 IS WB210 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 WB210 SX160 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 SX160 IS WB210 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the WB210.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WB210.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than average (174g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
51
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
69
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average (174g)
 provides touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
46
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than average (174g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
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 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 images -
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $279