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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 7 months later than the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX240 HS WB210 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX240 HS

 WB210 SX240 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX240 HS WB210 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the WB210.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and WB210.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
supports face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (224 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 224g (0.49 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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