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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years after the WB210 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX520 HS scores against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX520 HS WB210 
ReleasedJuly 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX520 HS

 WB210 SX520 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX520 HS WB210 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the WB210.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WB210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and WB210.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
55
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $219 $279