Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TF1
WB210 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB210
TF1 | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TF1
WB210 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony 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 |