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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 4 years before the WB50F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX210 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX210 IS

 WB50F SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX210 IS WB50F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS offers 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS versus the WB50F.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and WB50F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $226 $180