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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was unveiled 13 months after the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB210 matches up versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony TX9

 WB210 TX9 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB210

 TX9 WB210 
Display resolution922k1kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX9

 WB210 TX9 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB210 compared to the TX9.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and TX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB210 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (174g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
Sony TX9 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony TX9
71
lighter than others (174 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
has touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony TX9
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony TX9
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
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 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $799