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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung WB210

 ST100 WB210 
Display resolution1152k1kCrisper display (+1151k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung ST100

 WB210 ST100 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB210

 ST100 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Samsung WB210
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
60
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung ST100Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung WB210
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $279