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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS scores versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony WX300

 SX210 IS WX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX210 IS

 WX300 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony WX300

 SX210 IS WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external 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 Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS versus the WX300.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and WX300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX300
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $226 $330