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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX270 HS WB210 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX270 HS

 WB210 SX270 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX270 HS WB210 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (174g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung WB210
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