Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB210 was brought out 7 months before the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB210 scores vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX150
WB210 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB210
WX150 | WB210 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX150
WB210 | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 versus the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and WX150.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older WB210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $279 | $300 |