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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 24 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW110 matches up vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung WB210

 AW110 WB210 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Display resolution614k1kClearer display (+613k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon AW110

 WB210 AW110 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB210

 AW110 WB210 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW110 and the WB210.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and WB210.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern AW110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (174g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
67
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $279