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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB210 was manufactured very close to the WX30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB210 matches up versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 WB210 WX30 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 WX30 WB210 
Screen resolution922k1kClearer screen (+921k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 WB210 WX30 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 versus the WX30.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and WX30.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX30 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
39
 has manual focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
30
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony WX30
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (174 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
71
 lighter than others in class (174g)
 has touch to focus
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (288mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
46
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (174g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
35
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $259