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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony HX50V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX50V

 WB210 HX50V 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB210

 HX50V WB210 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution921k1kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX50V

 WB210 HX50V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony HX50V Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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