Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Announced July 2011

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S620 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S620 scores vs the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB210
S620 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S620
WB210 | S620 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB210
S620 | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 against the WB210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WB210.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $37 | $279 |