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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 2 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX600 HS WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX600 HS

 WB210 SX600 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX600 HS WB210 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the WB210.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and WB210.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
40
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 290 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $279