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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB210 grades vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX500

          

          

            
 WB210 WX500 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung WB210

          

          

            
 WX500 WB210 
RevealedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k1kCrisper display (+920k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX500

          

          

            
 WB210 WX500 
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 has 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB210 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 versus the WX500.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and WX500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
39
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
39
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competition (174g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (236g)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
71
 lighter than competition (174g)
 has focus via touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (288mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
 better than average battery pack (360 shots)
 lighter than average in class (236g)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
46
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (174 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (236 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony WX500
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $348