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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 14 months earlier than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ50W scores versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB210

 HZ50W WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WB210 HZ50W 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB210

 HZ50W WB210 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W and the WB210.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and WB210 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and WB210.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB210
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung WB210
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-05-03 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 format H.264 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 426 grams (0.94 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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 model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $279