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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 10 months before the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX30 IS WB210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB210 SX30 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 10 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX30 IS WB210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS versus the WB210.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and WB210 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WB210.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (174g)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
50
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L -
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $279