Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB210
SX30 IS | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX30 IS
WB210 | SX30 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | September 2010 | More recent by 10 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB210
SX30 IS | WB210 | |||
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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).
Compare the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |