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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 7 months before the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB210 matches up vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX10V

 WB210 HX10V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB210

 HX10V WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution922k1kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX10V

 WB210 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 against the HX10V.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
71
lighter than others (174 grams)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $616