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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 7 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB210

 SX740 HS WB210 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2011More recent by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k1kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB210 SX740 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB210

 SX740 HS WB210 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS and the WB210.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WB210.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (265 CIPA)
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 299g (0.66 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $279