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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S640 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB210 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S640 grades vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung WB210

 S640 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S640

 WB210 S640 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB210

 S640 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S640 against the WB210.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and WB210.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 130 gr (0.29 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $225 $279