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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Samsung WB2200F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX510 HS WB2200F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX510 HS

 WB2200F SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX510 HS WB2200F 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
50
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (708g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung WB2200F
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