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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX710 HS scores versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX710 HS WB210 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Display resolution922k1kSharper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX710 HS

 WB210 SX710 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX710 HS WB210 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the WB210.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and WB210.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
67
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (174g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $279