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Samsung WB210 Review

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  • Samsung WB210

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 1600( expands to 3200)
    • 24-288 mm F2.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.5" Fixed Type Screen
    • Unknown continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 174g. 101 x 59 x 22 mm
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    Samsung WB210 Overview

    First introduced in July 2011 , Samsung WB210 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-288 mm F2.9-5.9 lens.

    Samsung WB210 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Samsung WB210 has an Overall Score of 39/100 and ranked #225 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #784 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Samsung WB210 Physical Specs
    Samsung WB210 weighs 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz) and has external dimensions of 101 x 59 x 22 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Samsung WB210 with the dimensions:

    Samsung WB210 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Samsung WB210 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung WB210, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung WB210 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung WB210 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung WB210 with its main competitors:

    Samsung WB210 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs WB210 Thickness vs WB210
    Samsung WB210 Camera Nikon P7000
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    310g 136g heavier 45mm 23mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Canon A2500
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    135g 39g lighter 20mm 2mm thinner
    Samsung WB210 Camera Pentax K-5
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    740g 566g heavier 73mm 51mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Fujifilm X-A2
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    350g 176g heavier 40mm 18mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Nikon S9500
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    205g 31g heavier 31mm 9mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 79g heavier 32mm 10mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Fujifilm GFX 100
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    1320g 1146g heavier 103mm 81mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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    567g 393g heavier 114mm 92mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung WB210 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung WB210 Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung WB210 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. WB210 has a native ISO range of 80 - 1600 which can be boosted to 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung WB210 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Samsung WB210 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB210 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung WB210's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung WB210 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung WB210 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Samsung WB210 Lens

    Samsung WB210 features a 24-288 mm F2.9-5.9 12× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and 288mm on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    WB210
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    WB210
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.90 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    WB210
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    WB210
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    WB210 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Samsung WB210's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Samsung WB210 LCD

    Samsung WB210 has a Fixed Type 3.5" LCD screen with a resolution of 1k dots. The 3.5" screen is larger than average but1kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Samsung WB210 back view and LCD

    WB210 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Samsung WB210 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect WB210 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Samsung WB210 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung WB210 Camera Nikon P7000
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    1280 x 720 350shots No No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Canon A2500
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Pentax K-5
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    1920 x 1080 980shots No No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Fujifilm X-A2
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    1920 x 1080 410shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Nikon S9500
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    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Fujifilm GFX 100
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    4096 x 2160 800shots Yes Yes No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No

    Samsung WB210 Video Features

    With Samsung WB210, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30,15 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    WB210 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Samsung WB210 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Samsung WB210 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung WB210 can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately WB210 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Samsung WB210 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Samsung WB210 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Samsung WB210 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung WB210 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Touch Screen
    Face Detection Focusing
    Large 3.5" Screen
    174g Light Body
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    288mm Good Tele Lens
    12.0X Optical Zoom
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 1.152kdots )
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f2.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Samsung WB210 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung WB210 in 5 different photography areas.

    Samsung WB210 for Portrait Photography

    Samsung WB210 has a score of 29 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB210.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB210 for Portrait Photography

    Samsung WB210 for Street Photography

    Samsung WB210 has a score of 62 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB210 for Street Photography

    Samsung WB210 for Sports Photography

    Samsung WB210 has a score of 18 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB210.
    Image Stabilization
    288 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB210 for Sports Photography

    Samsung WB210 for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB210 has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    174g
    Body Thickness 22mm
    12.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB210 for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB210 for Landscape Photography

    Samsung WB210 has a score of 21 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB210.
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB210 for Landscape Photography
    Samsung WB210 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung WB210 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung WB210 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung WB210

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung WB210 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung WB210
    Does the Samsung WB210 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung WB210 have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung WB210 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung WB210 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung WB210?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung WB210?
    is the Samsung WB210 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung WB210 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung WB210 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung WB210?
    What is the Weight of Samsung WB210?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung WB210?
    Samsung WB210 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung WB210
    Announced 2011-07-19
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-288 mm (12×)
    Max Aperture F2.9-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.5"
    Screen Resolution 1k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.50 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Max Boosted ISO 3200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 174g
    Physical Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type microSC/SDHC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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