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Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony RX1

 WB210 RX1 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung WB210

 RX1 WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution1229k1kSharper display (+1228k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX1

 WB210 RX1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony RX1
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony RX1
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (174g)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition (482g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony RX1
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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