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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony TX7
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX7

 WB210 TX7 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB210

 TX7 WB210 
Screen resolution921k1kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX7

 WB210 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography details
Sony TX7 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony TX7
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony TX7
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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