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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung WB210 and Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was launched 19 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB210 matches up against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W310

 WB210 W310 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB210

 W310 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W310

 WB210 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB210 versus the W310.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W310.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB210 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (174g)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony W310
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W310
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $150