Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730
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![Samsung WB210 front Samsung WB210 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB210/Samsung-WB210-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730/Sony-W730-front.jpg)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
The WB210 was revealed 17 months prior to the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB210 grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W730
WB210 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung WB210
W730 | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W730
WB210 | W730 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has 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) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB210 versus the W730.
![Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 size comparison Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W730.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W730 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-WB210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $138 |