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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB210 and Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was launched 5 months before the W620 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB210 scores against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W620

 WB210 W620 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB210

 W620 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W620

 WB210 W620 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 compared to the W620.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and W620.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony W620
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony W620
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W620
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $102