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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 23 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB210 matches up against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TF1

 WB210 TF1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB210

 TF1 WB210 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k1kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TF1

 WB210 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB210 compared to the TF1.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and TF1.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
supports focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $266