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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 S32 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and WB210 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was manufactured 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S32 grades vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung WB210

 S32 WB210 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S32

 WB210 S32 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB210

 S32 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S32 compared to the WB210.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and WB210.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB210 will show extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent S32 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (174g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
58
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (174g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $279