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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the WB210 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX230 HS WB210 
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX230 HS

 WB210 SX230 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX230 HS WB210 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the WB210.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and WB210.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors (223g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (174 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $279