Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2014

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 4 years before the WB35F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB35F
SX210 IS | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX210 IS
WB35F | SX210 IS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB35F
SX210 IS | WB35F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the WB35F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and WB35F.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung WB35F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $226 | $130 |