Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB210 was revealed 18 months after the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB210 grades vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX5
WB210 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB210
TX5 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX5
WB210 | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 has got external measurements 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 against the TX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and TX5.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB210 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger WB210 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $279 | $239 |