Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB210 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 grades vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W830
WB210 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB210
W830 | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W830
WB210 | W830 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 compared to the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and W830.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older WB210 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $279 | $128 |