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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 2 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9700 grades versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung WB210

 S9700 WB210 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution921k1kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S9700

 WB210 S9700 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB210

 S9700 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S9700 vs the WB210.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S9700 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9700
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 921k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $279