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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WB210 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST80 grades vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung WB210

 ST80 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung ST80

 WB210 ST80 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB210

 ST80 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST80 versus the WB210.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
29
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
62
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
39
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung ST80Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST80 Samsung WB210
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $279