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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was launched 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX300 matches up against the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung WB210

 NX300 WB210 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution768k1kCrisper display (+767k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX300

 WB210 NX300 
Display sizing3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB210

 NX300 WB210 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX300 vs the WB210.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
67
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung NX300Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300 Samsung WB210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-24 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $279