Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX70
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB210 was released 6 months earlier than the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB210 matches up against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX70
| WB210 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB210
| WX70 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 1k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX70
| WB210 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 versus the WX70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and WX70.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX70 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sony WX70 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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lighter than others in class (174g)
has focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
| 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 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 life | - | 240 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $279 | $242 |