Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB210
HZ50W | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung HZ50W
WB210 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | May 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB210
HZ50W | WB210 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and WB210 is 70 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |