Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Introduced January 2014

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was introduced 4 months prior to the WB2200F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS scores vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung WB2200F
SX510 HS | WB2200F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX510 HS
WB2200F | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB2200F
SX510 HS | WB2200F | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the WB2200F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and WB2200F is 80 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and WB2200F.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung WB2200F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung WB2200F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 349g (0.77 lb) | 708g (1.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") |
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 | 250 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | BP-1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $599 |