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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
Samsung WB210
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 2 months after the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the AW100 matches up vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung WB210

 AW100 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon AW100

 WB210 AW100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB210

 AW100 WB210 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW100 and the WB210.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and WB210.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
67
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $279