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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was introduced 7 months after the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB210 grades versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX10

 WB210 WX10 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen size3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB210

 WX10 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX10

 WB210 WX10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB210 versus the WX10.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and WX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX10 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB210 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony WX10
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.8"
Display resolution 1 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $200