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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX400 IS WB210 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB210 SX400 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX400 IS WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the WB210.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WB210 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and WB210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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