Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB210 and Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB210 was manufactured 2 years after the W230 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 matches up vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W230
WB210 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung WB210
W230 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W230
WB210 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB210 and Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB210 compared to the W230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W230.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent WB210 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | microSC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $180 |