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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WB210 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WS80 scores against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung WB210

 WS80 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax WS80

 WB210 WS80 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB210

 WS80 WB210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 features physical measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WS80 against the WB210.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and WB210.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WS80
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
23
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WS80
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio WS80Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $220 $279