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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB210 and Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 19 months later than the W370 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB210 grades versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W370

 WB210 W370 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB210

 W370 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W370

 WB210 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 provides physical 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB210 compared to the W370.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W370.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB210 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony W370
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W370
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $230