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Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was unveiled 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB210 scores vs the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony S950

 WB210 S950 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB210

 S950 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony S950

 WB210 S950 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 vs the S950.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher WB210 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony S950
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony S950
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony S950
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony S950
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $130