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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S31 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WB210 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was brought out 24 months later than the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S31 matches up versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung WB210

 S31 WB210 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S31

 WB210 S31 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung WB210

 S31 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S31 against the WB210.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and WB210.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung WB210 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S31 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S31
Street photography with Samsung WB210
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S31
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
24
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S31
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S31
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
30
great maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S31Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Samsung WB210
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $279