Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB210 was brought out 7 months before the TX66 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB210 scores vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX66
WB210 | TX66 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB210
TX66 | WB210 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX66
WB210 | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB210 vs the TX66.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and TX66.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 1k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | microSC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $279 | $350 |