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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out 6 months before the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST6500 grades versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB210

 ST6500 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung ST6500

 WB210 ST6500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB210

 ST6500 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 has outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ST6500 vs the WB210.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WB210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
74
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
43
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung ST6500Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST6500 Samsung WB210
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - 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 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch - $279