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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was announced 20 months after the WB700 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 scores against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB700

 NX210 WB700 
LaunchedAugust 2012December 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung NX210

 WB700 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB700

 NX210 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution614k614kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX210 vs the WB700.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer NX210 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung NX210Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX210 Samsung WB700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2010-12-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $625 $300