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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was revealed 3 months before the HX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB210 scores vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX100V

 WB210 HX100V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB210

 HX100V WB210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k1kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX100V

 WB210 HX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2011October 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WB210 and the HX100V.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and HX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (174g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
71
lighter than others (174 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony HX100V
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $279 $429