Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB210
SX530 HS | WB210 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX530 HS
WB210 | SX530 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB210
SX530 HS | WB210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |