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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 19 months prior to the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX210 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX210 IS

 WB150F SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX210 IS WB150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the WB150F.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $226 $230