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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 7 months after the W510 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB210 grades vs the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W510

 WB210 W510 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB210

 W510 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W510

 WB210 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 versus the W510.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W510.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB210 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony W510
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony W510
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sony W510
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W510
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $99