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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WB210 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB210 grades against the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma SD10

 WB210 SD10 
IntroducedJuly 2011March 2004More recent by 90 months
Display sizing3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung WB210

 SD10 WB210 
Display resolution130k1kSharper display (+129k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD10

 WB210 SD10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB210 against the SD10.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and SD10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB210 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB210 will give you greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger WB210 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (174g)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung WB210Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB210 Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-07-19 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $198