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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W710

 WB210 W710 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung WB210

 W710 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W710

 WB210 W710 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (174g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W710
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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