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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB210
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 24 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-10 matches up versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 WG-10 WB210 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 WB210 WG-10 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 WG-10 WB210 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the WB210.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB210.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
39
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
39
 manual focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than average in class (174g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
71
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (174 grams)
 comes with touch focus
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (288mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
47
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
46
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (174 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 1.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $279