Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

The WB210 was announced 19 months before the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the WB210 matches up against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony RX1
WB210 | RX1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung WB210
RX1 | WB210 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+1228k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX1
WB210 | RX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB210 against the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and RX1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB210 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $279 | $2,798 |