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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was manufactured 7 months prior to the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB210 matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX20

 WB210 TX20 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB210

 TX20 WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Display resolution922k1kClearer display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX20

 WB210 TX20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 against the TX20.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and TX20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older WB210 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony TX20
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (174g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others (174g)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony TX20
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $330