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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony WX9

 WB210 WX9 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB210

 WX9 WB210 
Screen resolution921k1kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX9

 WB210 WX9 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony WX9
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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