Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2011
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX210 was brought out 14 months after the WB210 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX210 scores vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB210
NX210 | WB210 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 1k | Crisper screen (+613k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX210
WB210 | NX210 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB210
NX210 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 compared to the WB210.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and WB210.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX210 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $625 | $279 |