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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
Samsung WB210
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 14 months after the WB210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung WB210

 SX500 IS WB210 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX500 IS

 WB210 SX500 IS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB210

 SX500 IS WB210 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing 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 SX500 IS and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS vs the WB210.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and WB210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
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 One One
Launch price $299 $279