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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was released 7 months after the TX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB210 scores vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX100V

 WB210 TX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung WB210

 TX100V WB210 
Display resolution1229k1kClearer display (+1228k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX100V

 WB210 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 offers outer dimensions 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 and the TX100V.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB210 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (174g)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (147g)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $380