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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was introduced 10 months before the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX100 matches up versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung WB210

 NX100 WB210 
Display resolution614k1kCrisper display (+613k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX100

 WB210 NX100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB210

 NX100 WB210 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 versus the WB210.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX100 will offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Samsung WB210
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
60
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (420 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery (420 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 shots)
no Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
31
image stabilization
has face detection focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung NX100Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung WB210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $386 $279