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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was released 2 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX3000 grades versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB210

 NX3000 WB210 
LaunchedMay 2014July 2011More recent by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k1kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung NX3000

 WB210 NX3000 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB210

 NX3000 WB210 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 against the WB210.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and WB210.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
34
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung NX3000Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX3000 Samsung WB210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-05-26 2011-07-19
Body design 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $897 $279