Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 18 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung WB210
XZ-2 iHS | WB210 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+919k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
WB210 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210
XZ-2 iHS | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and WB210 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and WB210.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB210 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung WB210 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-12-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 346 gr (0.76 pounds) | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $279 |