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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST90 matches up against the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung WB210

 ST90 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung ST90

 WB210 ST90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB210

 ST90 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST90 against the WB210.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WB210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and WB210.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Samsung WB210
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung ST90Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST90 Samsung WB210
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $279