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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB210

 NX210 WB210 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution614k1kCrisper screen (+613k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX210

 WB210 NX210 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB210

 NX210 WB210 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Samsung WB210
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
34
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung NX210Samsung WB210
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