Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.jpg)
![Samsung WB50F front Samsung WB50F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB50F/Samsung-WB50F-front.jpg)
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40 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB50F
SX210 IS | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX210 IS
WB50F | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB50F
SX210 IS | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Samsung-WB50F-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Samsung-WB50F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Samsung-WB50F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Samsung-WB50F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |