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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB210

 S620 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S620

 WB210 S620 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB210

 S620 WB210 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (120g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (174g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung WB210
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