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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was launched around the same time to the W550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB210 matches up against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W550

 WB210 W550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB210

 W550 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W550

 WB210 W550 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB210 against the W550.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and W550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
Sony W550 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (174g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony W550
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony W550
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
Sony W550 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W550
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Cost at launch $279 $119