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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 7 months after the W530 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB210 grades versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W530

 WB210 W530 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB210

 W530 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W530

 WB210 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer dimensions 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB210 versus the W530.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WB210 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony W530
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (174g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony W530
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W530
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $269