Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB210 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB210 matches up versus the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX50V
WB210 | HX50V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB210
HX50V | WB210 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 1k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX50V
WB210 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 features external dimensions 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB210 and the HX50V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and HX50V.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 272 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 400 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $279 | $439 |