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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 2 months after the WB210 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6200 matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung WB210

 S6200 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S6200

 WB210 S6200 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB210

 S6200 WB210 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the WB210.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
70
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 160 grams (0.35 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $279