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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
    • 3.50" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • 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 12.0x zoom 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 is a member of Samsung's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Samsung Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Samsung WB350F
    Compare
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 114 x 65 x 25mm 276g
    Samsung WB2200F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 8.0 fps 119 x 122 x 99mm 708g
    Samsung WB1100F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 125 x 87 x 96mm 512g
    Samsung WB50F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 68 x 27mm 207g
    Samsung WB35F
    Compare
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 61 x 28mm 194g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Samsung WB350F vs WB2200F vs WB1100F vs WB50F vs WB35F


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    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
    Face Detection Focusing
    Large 3.50" Screen
    174g Light Body
    10MB Internal Storage
    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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    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.
    Weight Comparison

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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 Canon XC10
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    1040g 866g heavier 122mm 100mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    247g 73g heavier 31mm 9mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Samsung WB700
    Compare
    g 174g lighter 22mm equal thickness
    Samsung WB210 Camera Canon SD970 IS
    Compare
    160g 14g lighter 26mm 4mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Nikon D5600
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    465g 291g heavier 70mm 48mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Canon SX710 HS
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    269g 95g heavier 35mm 13mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Pentax MX-1
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    391g 217g heavier 51mm 29mm thicker
    Samsung WB210 Camera Pentax K110D
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    585g 411g heavier 70mm 48mm 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 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 - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    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 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 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. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB210 vs GoPro Hero11 Black 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 LCD

    Samsung WB210 has a Fixed Type 3.50-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1k dots. The 3.50" 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

    Unfortunately Samsung WB210 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    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 Canon XC10
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    1920 x 1080 380shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Samsung WB700
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Canon SD970 IS
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Nikon D5600
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    1920 x 1080 820shots Yes Yes Yes
    Samsung WB210 Camera Canon SX710 HS
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    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung WB210 Camera Pentax MX-1
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 290shots No No No
    Samsung WB210 Camera Pentax K110D
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    None shots No 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 .

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Samsung WB210 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, 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.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    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.



    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

    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

    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

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

    Samsung WB210 for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB210 has a score of 50 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    174g
    Body Thickness 22mm
    12.0X Optical Zoom

    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

    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.

    Canon XC10
    Canon XC10
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    Olympus TG-4
    Olympus TG-4
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    Samsung WB700
    Samsung WB700
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    Canon SD970 IS
    Canon SD970 IS
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    Nikon D5600
    Nikon D5600
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    Canon SX710 HS
    Canon SX710 HS
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    Pentax MX-1
    Pentax MX-1
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    Pentax K110D
    Pentax K110D
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    Samsung WB210 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Samsung WB210 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Samsung WB210's price range.

    Samsung WB210 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Samsung WB210 has an Overall Score of 37/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung WB210 is ranked #223 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #831 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #831 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #223 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #180 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #306 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #298 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(174g)
    #478 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

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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 3.50"
    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
    Max 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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