Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced July 2011

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The HZ10W was brought out 3 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ10W grades against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung WB210
HZ10W | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung HZ10W
WB210 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB210
HZ10W | WB210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and WB210.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung WB210 |
Also called | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 174g (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $279 |