Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB210

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung WB30F and the Samsung WB210, 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 WB30F was introduced in January 2013 and Samsung WB210 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB30F over Samsung WB210.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB210 over Samsung WB30F.

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.

Screen

Samsung WB30F has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung WB210 has a 3.50" screen with 1k 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 (available only on Samsung WB210) 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.

Samsung WB30F features a 16.2 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 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

Samsung WB30F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. 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.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung WB30F

Samsung WB30F has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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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 WB30F has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung WB210 has a single microSC/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB30F, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB210.

Flash

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

Samsung WB30F body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 17 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.67") and Samsung WB210 body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 22 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.87"). Samsung WB30F weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz) and Samsung WB210 weighs 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz).

Samsung WB30F

Samsung WB210

98 mm

58 mm

101 mm

59 mm

17 mm

22 mm