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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB210 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was introduced 3 years before the H400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB210 grades versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony H400

 WB210 H400 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung WB210

 H400 WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony H400

 WB210 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WB210 vs the H400.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and H400.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony H400
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony H400
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony H400
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
26
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony H400
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $268