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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 7 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B600 matches up versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung WB210

 B600 WB210 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2011More recent by 92 months
Screen resolution921k1kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon B600

 WB210 B600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB210

 B600 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the B600 against the WB210.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and WB210 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon B600 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger B600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Samsung WB210
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (500g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (280 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (280 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (280 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $297 $279