Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was released 4 years after the WB210 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung WB210
SX420 IS | WB210 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX420 IS
WB210 | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB210
SX420 IS | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and WB210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and WB210.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 195 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $279 |