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Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB210 and Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB210 grades vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony S930

 WB210 S930 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB210

 S930 WB210 
Screen resolution112k1kSharper screen (+111k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony S930

 WB210 S930 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB210 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB210 versus the S930.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and S930.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB210 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony S930
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony S930
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.4"
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $219