Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB210 was manufactured very close to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB210 grades versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX55
WB210 | TX55 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB210
TX55 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1k | Sharper screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX55
WB210 | TX55 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 offers external dimensions 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB210 vs the TX55.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and TX55.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX55 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 1k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery format | - | 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 media | microSC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $350 |