Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB210 was revealed very close to the HX7V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB210 scores vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX7V
WB210 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB210
HX7V | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX7V
WB210 | HX7V | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB210 compared to the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and HX7V.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $279 | $499 |