Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB210

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up against the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and WB210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and WB210.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.