Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB210 was released 19 months prior to the WX300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB210 matches up vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX300
WB210 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung WB210
WX300 | WB210 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX300
WB210 | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 provides external measurements 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB210 against the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and WX300.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 174g (0.38 lb) | 166g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $279 | $330 |