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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 17 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6000 matches up versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung WB210

 S6000 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S6000

 WB210 S6000 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB210

 S6000 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 compared to the WB210.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and WB210.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (174g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $279