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Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB210 and Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 4 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB210 grades vs the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony QX30

 WB210 QX30 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution1k0kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung WB210

 QX30 WB210 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2011Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony QX30

 WB210 QX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with external 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 QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB210 compared to the QX30.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and QX30.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony QX30
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony QX30
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
Sony QX30 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony QX30
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch -
Resolution of screen 1k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $348