Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was announced 18 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST100 matches up vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST100 vs the WB210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and WB210.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.