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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX30 grades versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB210

 NX30 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k1kClearer screen (+1035k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX30

 WB210 NX30 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB210

 NX30 WB210 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX30 compared to the WB210.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and WB210 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and WB210.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX30 will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX30 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (174g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
74
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
71
lighter than average (174g)
has touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung NX30Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX30 Samsung WB210
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-03 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $279