Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB700

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung WB210 and the Samsung WB700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung WB210 was introduced in July 2011 and Samsung WB700 was introduced in December 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung WB210 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 1k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung WB700 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung WB210 and Samsung WB700.

      PROS

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Samsung WB210

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB210 over Samsung WB700.

      Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB700
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 3.0"
      Speaker Mono vs

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      Advantage of Samsung WB700

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB700 over Samsung WB210.

      Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB700
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
      Higher Resolution Screen 1k dot vs 614k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung WB210 Samsung WB700
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Samsung WB210 Samsung WB700
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen1k dot614k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung WB210 has a 3.50" screen with 1k dot resolution and Samsung WB700 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung WB210 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung WB210 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Samsung WB700 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Samsung WB210 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4224 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung WB700 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB210 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung WB210 has a single microSC/SDHC card slot. Samsung WB700 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB210, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung WB700.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Samsung WB210..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung WB210 body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 22 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.87") and Samsung WB700 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87"). Samsung WB210 weighs 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz) and Samsung WB700 weighs [].

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      101 mm

      59 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung WB210 and Samsung WB700

      Samsung WB210 and Samsung WB700 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      GOOD
      76
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      42
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      GOOD
      73
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      BAD
      20
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung WB210 and Samsung WB700 and give them scores of 58 and 34 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      34

      Sensor

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel

      Photo

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      36
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      GOOD
      77
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 1k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung WB210

      Samsung WB700

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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