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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 20 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3500 grades versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung WB210

 S3500 WB210 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2011Newer by 20 months
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S3500

 WB210 S3500 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB210

 S3500 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 against the WB210.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and WB210.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S3500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
32
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
has touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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