Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung WB210
S31 | WB210 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S31
WB210 | S31 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung WB210
S31 | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S31 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |