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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was released 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB210 scores against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony H20

 WB210 H20 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB210

 H20 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony H20

 WB210 H20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB210 vs the H20.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WB210 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony H20
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony H20
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $249