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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was unveiled 7 months later than the W570 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB210 grades vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W570

 WB210 W570 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB210

 W570 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W570

 WB210 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 compared to the W570.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W570.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W570 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WB210 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others (174g)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W570
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 174g (0.38 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $159