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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 19 months later than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9500 grades against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung WB210

 S9500 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution614k1kCrisper screen (+613k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S9500

 WB210 S9500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB210

 S9500 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9500 and the WB210.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S9500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
31
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9500
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $279