Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years after the WB210 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS grades vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB210
SX610 HS | WB210 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX610 HS
WB210 | SX610 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB210
SX610 HS | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS versus the WB210.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and WB210.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 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 resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lb) | 174g (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $214 | $279 |