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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX530 HS WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX530 HS

 WB210 SX530 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX530 HS WB210 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the WB210.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and WB210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and WB210.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
55
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $279