Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB210 was introduced 19 months after the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB210 grades vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX7
WB210 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB210
TX7 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 1k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX7
WB210 | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3.5" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB210 and the TX7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and TX7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WB210 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 1k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $279 | $300 |