Clicky

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The WB210 was released 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB210 scores versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W220

 WB210 W220 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB210

 W220 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W220

 WB210 W220 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 offers outside 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 W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB210 versus the W220.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and W220.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger WB210 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony W220
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W220
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $160