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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX210 IS WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX210 IS

 WB1100F SX210 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX210 IS WB1100F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS against the WB1100F.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and WB1100F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (512 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (512g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $226 $250