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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 P610 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon P610 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 3 years after the WB210 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P610 scores versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung WB210

 P610 WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2011Newer by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k1kSharper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P610

 WB210 P610 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung WB210

 P610 WB210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P610 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P610 compared to the WB210.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and WB210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern P610 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P610
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (565g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P610
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than others (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
heavier than others (565g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $430 $279