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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S33 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S33 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and WB210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was brought out 3 years after the WB210 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S33 matches up against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB210

 S33 WB210 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S33

 WB210 S33 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB210

 S33 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 features physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S33 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S33 compared to the WB210.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB210 will offer you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S33 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
33
good megapixels (13MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (221 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (174g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
58
environment proof
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (221g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average (221g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $279