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Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB210 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 2 years after the T900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB210 grades vs the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony T900

 WB210 T900 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB210

 T900 WB210 
Display resolution922k1kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony T900

 WB210 T900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 versus the T900.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and T900.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WB210 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony T900
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $300