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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WB210 was announced 24 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB210 matches up vs the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A380

 WB210 A380 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB210

 A380 WB210 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A380

 WB210 A380 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 compared to the A380.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and A380.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The WB210 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The newer WB210 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony A380 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
Sony A380 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sony A380
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A380
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $899