Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB210 was released 17 months prior to the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB210 matches up against the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W710
WB210 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung WB210
W710 | WB210 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W710
WB210 | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 compared to the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and W710.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W710 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $279 | $90 |