Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was launched 21 months later than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX270 HS grades versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB210
SX270 HS | WB210 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX270 HS
WB210 | SX270 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB210
SX270 HS | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS versus the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and WB210.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung WB210 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 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 | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lbs) | 174g (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | 210 images | - |
Battery style | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $284 | $279 |