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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX7V

 WB210 HX7V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB210

 HX7V WB210 
Display resolution921k1kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX7V

 WB210 HX7V 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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