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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 14 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung WB210

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB210 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Display sizing4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WB210 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1k0kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB210

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the WB210.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB210.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (174g)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB210
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $606 $279