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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out within a month of the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB210 matches up vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX9V

					

					

						
 WB210 HX9V 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB210

					

					

						
 HX9V WB210 
Screen resolution921k1kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX9V

					

					

						
 WB210 HX9V 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB210 vs the HX9V.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and HX9V.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

						Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
39
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than average in class (174g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
71
 lighter than average in class (174g)
 supports touch focus
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than competition (245g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
46
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
49
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (174 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (245g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 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    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $328