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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was manufactured 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P900 matches up versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB210

 P900 WB210 
RevealedMarch 2015July 2011Fresher by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k1kSharper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P900

 WB210 P900 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB210

 P900 WB210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 has got external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P900 against the WB210.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and WB210 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and WB210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern P900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
45
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
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long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (174g)
features focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 grams (1.98 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $279