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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8200 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 2 months later than the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S8200 grades versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB210

 S8200 WB210 
Display resolution961k1kSharper display (+960k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S8200

 WB210 S8200 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB210

 S8200 WB210 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8200 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S8200 compared to the WB210.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and WB210.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (213g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $279