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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W230

 WB210 W230 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung WB210

 W230 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W230

 WB210 W230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
includes focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sony W230
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W230
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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