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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB210, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB210 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-20 scores vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung WB210

 GX-20 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung GX-20

 WB210 GX-20 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2008Fresher by 42 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB210

 GX-20 WB210 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 and the WB210.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and WB210 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and WB210.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give you more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung GX-20Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung WB210
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-01-24 2011-07-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $850 $279