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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the WB210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX200 IS WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB210 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX200 IS WB210 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS and the WB210.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (247g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $279