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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W830

 WB210 W830 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB210

 W830 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W830

 WB210 W830 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony W830
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony W830
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W830
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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