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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 19 months earlier than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 SX210 IS WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX210 IS

 WB850F SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB850F

 SX210 IS WB850F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the WB850F.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $226 $599