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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was announced 4 months before the WB800F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the NX210 scores against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB800F

 NX210 WB800F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX210

 WB800F NX210 
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB800F

 NX210 WB800F 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 compared to the WB800F.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
34
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung NX210Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung WB800F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 222g (0.49 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $625 $300