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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
  • Released July 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB210 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was launched 24 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 scores vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX1

 WB210 WX1 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB210

 WX1 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX1

 WB210 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 and the WX1.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and WX1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB210 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WB210 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony WX1
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony WX1
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $149