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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 19 months after the W320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB210 grades versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W320

 WB210 W320 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB210

 W320 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W320

 WB210 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB210 compared to the W320.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and W320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WB210 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony W320
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sony W320
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W320
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 174g (0.38 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - 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 1 1
Cost at release $279 $269