Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W510
WB210 | W510 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB210
W510 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W510
WB210 | W510 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |