Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(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
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB210 was launched 7 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB210 grades against the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX9
WB210 | WX9 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB210
WX9 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX9
WB210 | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB210 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB210 versus the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and WX9.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX9 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WB210 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $279 | $188 |