Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony H20
WB210 | H20 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB210
H20 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony H20
WB210 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |