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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The WB210 was revealed 3 years before the A3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB210 matches up against the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A3000

 WB210 A3000 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung WB210

 A3000 WB210 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2011Newer by 25 months
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A3000

 WB210 A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 has got physical 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 Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB210 against the A3000.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and A3000.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (174g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony A3000 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average (174g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
good battery power (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
26
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A3000
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 174g (0.38 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $398