Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

The NX10 was brought out 15 months earlier than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX10 scores vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung WB210
NX10 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+613k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX10
WB210 | NX10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB210
NX10 | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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 NX10 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 against the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and WB210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and WB210.
Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-04-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $626 | $279 |