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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB210 and Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was released 14 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB210 matches up versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony H55

 WB210 H55 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung WB210

 H55 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony H55

 WB210 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 and the H55.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony H55
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $235